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#259 of 574 schools in SD

Top 45% in state

Deuel High School - 01

High School · Deuel School District 19-4 · Clear Lake, SD

A Deuel School District 19-4 high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 770, Clear Lake, SD 57226

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$11,450
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Deuel High School - 01 score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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

14%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Deuel 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$71,250

Median home value

$175,800

Median rent

$678/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Deuel School District 19-4

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Deuel High School - 01 is listed in Deuel School District 19-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Deuel High School - 01

Deuel High School - 01 is a public high school in Clear Lake, SD, part of Deuel School District 19-4, serving approximately 171 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Deuel High School - 01

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Deuel High School is part of the Deuel School District in South Dakota. The district reported that enrollment increased from the previous year, with over thirty new students joining. Cindy Konold was named the Deuel School District Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. The district is currently addressing a critical teacher shortage. Deuel High School maintains a partnership with Big Stone Therapies, Inc., where Dr. Lynn Simon provides athletic training services to student-athletes. Simon visits the school on Mondays and Wednesdays and covers home varsity competitions for football, cross country, wrestling, and gymnastics. The district utilizes the Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program for K-12 students and uses Box Tops For Education for students meeting Accelerated Reader goals. Parents can join the Cardinal Community Connection and use the parent portal for food service payments. Athletic Director Todd Rahlf manages email subscriptions for athletic updates.
Sources (1)
  1. www.deuel.k12.sd.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deuel High School - 01

What grades does Deuel High School - 01 serve?

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

How many students attend Deuel High School - 01?

Deuel High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Deuel High School - 01 is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deuel High School - 01 rank in SD?

Deuel High School - 01 ranks #259 of 574 schools in SD.

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

Deuel High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Deuel High School - 01?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deuel High School - 01 has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Deuel High School - 01 a charter school?

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

Is Deuel High School - 01 a Title I school?

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

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

14.0% of students at Deuel 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
171
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Deuel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 57226)
1,834
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
43
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 57226; 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

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