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#518 of 574 schools in SD
Sisseton High School - 01
High School · Sisseton School District 54-2 · Sisseton, SD
A Sisseton School District 54-2 high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
516 8th Ave W, Sisseton, SD 57262
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sisseton High School - 01 score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sisseton 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated916/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sisseton), 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
$52,667
Median home value
$121,100
Median rent
$656/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57262; 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.
Sisseton School District 54-2
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,105NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sisseton High School - 01 is listed in Sisseton School District 54-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sisseton High School - 01
Sisseton High School - 01 is a public high school in Sisseton, SD, part of Sisseton School District 54-2, serving approximately 299 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #518 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sisseton High School - 01
What grades does Sisseton High School - 01 serve?
Sisseton High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sisseton High School - 01?
Sisseton High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sisseton High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Sisseton High School - 01 is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sisseton High School - 01 rank in SD?
Sisseton High School - 01 ranks #518 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Sisseton High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?
Sisseton High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Sisseton High School - 01?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sisseton High School - 01 has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sisseton High School - 01 a charter school?
No, Sisseton High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sisseton High School - 01 a Title I school?
No, Sisseton High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sisseton High School - 01?
52.5% of students at Sisseton 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
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Roberts County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.5%
- Phone
- (605) 698-7613
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 57262)
- 5,043
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 57262; 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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