Very Good
#141 of 574 schools in SD
Top 24% in state
Mitchell High School - 01
High School · Mitchell School District 17-2 · Mitchell, SD
A Mitchell School District 17-2 high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
920 N Capital St, Mitchell, SD 57301
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mitchell High School - 01 score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
24.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mitchell 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,249/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mitchell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,671
Median home value
$191,300
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Abbott House High School - 07Enrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mitchell School District 17-2
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,744NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mitchell High School - 01 is listed in Mitchell School District 17-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mitchell High School - 01
Mitchell High School - 01 is a public high school in Mitchell, SD, part of Mitchell School District 17-2, serving approximately 909 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mitchell High School - 01
What grades does Mitchell High School - 01 serve?
Mitchell High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mitchell High School - 01?
Mitchell High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 909 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High School - 01 is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mitchell High School - 01 rank in SD?
Mitchell High School - 01 ranks #141 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Mitchell High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?
Mitchell High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Mitchell High School - 01?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mitchell High School - 01 has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mitchell High School - 01 a charter school?
No, Mitchell High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mitchell High School - 01 a Title I school?
No, Mitchell High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mitchell High School - 01?
24.9% of students at Mitchell 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
- 909
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Davison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (605) 995-3034
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 57301)
- 19,142
- Area average commute
- 12.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 57301; 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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