Very Good
#16 of 56 private schools in SD
Top 27% of private schools
Great Plains Lutheran High School
High School
1200 LUTHER LN NE, Watertown, SD 57201
Enrollment
133
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
7.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
133
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
7.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
South Dakota private schools
#16 of 56
In Watertown
#1 of 4
public schools
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Great Plains Lutheran High School
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About Great Plains Lutheran High School
Great Plains Lutheran High School is a private high school in Watertown, SD. Great Plains Lutheran High School serves approximately 133 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Great Plains Lutheran High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 56 private schools in SD.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- SD avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
At 133 students, Great Plains Lutheran High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Great Plains Lutheran High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Great Plains Lutheran High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Great Plains Lutheran High School compares to the 9 public schools in Watertown, SD
Student Demographics
All Schools in Watertown
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Great Plains Lutheran High School (this school) | 7.2 |
| Jefferson Elementary - 09 | 5.4 |
| Watertown Middle School - 02 | 6.2 |
| Lincoln Elementary - 05 | 8.0 |
| Watertown Intermediate School - 13 | 7.6 |
| Mellette Elementary - 07 | 7.5 |
| Watertown High School - 01 | 5.9 |
| Roosevelt Elementary - 08 | 4.2 |
| McKinley Elementary - 06 | 6.9 |
| Sunrise Colony - 15 | — |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in SD
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1200 LUTHER LN NE, Watertown, SD 57201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Great Plains Lutheran High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Castlewood High School - 01 (rated 8.6/10, 13.7 miles away, in nearby Castlewood), which scores notably higher. Another option is Watertown High School - 01 (rated 5.9/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 (rated 5.8/10, 8.8 miles away, in nearby Waverly), a more accessible option. For more schools in Watertown, see our Watertown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,809
Median Home Value
$223,600
Median Rent
$903/mo
Population
26,375
College Educated
21.3%
Homeownership
66%
Avg Commute
14.1 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
39.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| White River High School - 01 White River, SD | 7.2 |
| Redfield High School - 01 Redfield, SD | 7.3 |
| Wall High School - 01 Wall, SD | 7.3 |
| Hill City High School - 01 Hill City, SD | 7.1 |
| RONCALLI JR & SR HIGH SCHOOL Aberdeen, SD | 7.1 |
| Arlington High School - 01 Arlington, SD | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Great Plains Lutheran High School
What grades does Great Plains Lutheran High School serve?
Great Plains Lutheran High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Great Plains Lutheran High School?
Great Plains Lutheran High School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Plains Lutheran High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Plains Lutheran High School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Great Plains Lutheran High School rank in SD?
Great Plains Lutheran High School ranks #16 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Great Plains Lutheran High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Plains Lutheran High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Great Plains Lutheran High School a private school?
Yes, Great Plains Lutheran High School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Great Plains Lutheran High School a religious school?
Great Plains Lutheran High School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Codington County
- Phone
- (605) 886-0672
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