Excellent
#61 of 574 schools in SD
Top 11% in state
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
High School · Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 · Irene, SD
An Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 5, Irene, SD 57037
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Irene - Wakonda 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,857
Median home value
$143,000
Median rent
$844/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is listed in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is a public high school in Irene, SD, part of Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3, serving approximately 78 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
What grades does Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 serve?
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Irene - Wakonda High School - 01?
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irene - Wakonda High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 rank in SD?
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 ranks #61 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Irene - Wakonda High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Irene - Wakonda High School - 01?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 a charter school?
No, Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 a Title I school?
No, Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irene - Wakonda High School - 01?
29.5% of students at Irene - Wakonda 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
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Turner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (605) 263-3313
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 57037)
- 908
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
Official sources & links
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 57037; 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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