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#173 of 574 schools in SD

Top 30% in state

Redfield High School - 01

High School · Redfield School District 56-4 · Redfield, SD

A Redfield School District 56-4 high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 560, Redfield, SD 57469

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

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
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.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$12,962
Chronic Absenteeism30.3%

Students at Redfield High School - 01 score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

24.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Redfield 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average302/100K

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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

$69,130

Median home value

$152,600

Median rent

$708/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

65.4%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57469; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Redfield Virtual School - 92Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi2Compare →
Turtle Creek High School - 04Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.7 mi8Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Redfield School District 56-4

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$12,962NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Redfield High School - 01 is listed in Redfield School District 56-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Redfield High School - 01

Redfield High School - 01 is a public high school in Redfield, SD, part of Redfield School District 56-4, serving approximately 152 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Redfield High School - 01

What grades does Redfield High School - 01 serve?

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

How many students attend Redfield High School - 01?

Redfield High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Redfield High School - 01 is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Redfield High School - 01 rank in SD?

Redfield High School - 01 ranks #173 of 574 schools in SD.

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

Redfield High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Redfield High School - 01?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Redfield High School - 01 has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Redfield High School - 01 a charter school?

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

Is Redfield High School - 01 a Title I school?

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

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

24.3% of students at Redfield 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
152
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Spink County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 57469)
3,094
Area median age
41.6
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 57469; 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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