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#37 of 574 schools in SD

Top 6% in state

Castlewood High School - 01

High School · Castlewood School District 28-1 · Castlewood, SD

A Castlewood School District 28-1 high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

310 E Harry St, Castlewood, SD 57223

  • Math 75% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$10,964
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Students at Castlewood High School - 01 score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Castlewood High School - 01 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average557/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$88,571

Median home value

$229,500

Median rent

$1,096/mo

College educated

25.1%

Homeownership

88.3%

Poverty rate

2.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Castlewood School District 28-1

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$10,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Castlewood High School - 01 is listed in Castlewood School District 28-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Castlewood High School - 01

Castlewood High School - 01 is a public high school in Castlewood, SD, part of Castlewood School District 28-1, serving approximately 106 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Castlewood High School - 01

What grades does Castlewood High School - 01 serve?

Castlewood High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Castlewood High School - 01?

Castlewood High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Castlewood High School - 01?

The student-teacher ratio at Castlewood High School - 01 is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Castlewood High School - 01 rank in SD?

Castlewood High School - 01 ranks #37 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Castlewood High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?

Castlewood High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Castlewood High School - 01?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Castlewood High School - 01 has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Castlewood High School - 01 a charter school?

No, Castlewood High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Castlewood High School - 01 a Title I school?

No, Castlewood High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castlewood High School - 01?

13.2% of students at Castlewood High School - 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hamlin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 57223)
1,367
Area median age
36.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57223; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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