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#106 of 574 schools in SD

Top 18% in state

Wagner High School - 01

High School · Wagner Community School District 11-4 · Wagner, SD

A Wagner Community School District 11-4 high school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.

101 Walnut Ave SW, Wagner, SD 57380

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+35.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$15,825
Chronic Absenteeism38.1%

Students at Wagner High School - 01 score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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 Proficiency85%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wagner 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,549/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wagner), 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

$63,309

Median home value

$153,800

Median rent

$724/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

18.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57380; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Wagner Community School District 11-4

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$15,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wagner High School - 01 is listed in Wagner Community School District 11-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wagner High School - 01

Wagner High School - 01 is a public high school in Wagner, SD, part of Wagner Community School District 11-4, serving approximately 189 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wagner High School - 01

What grades does Wagner High School - 01 serve?

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

How many students attend Wagner High School - 01?

Wagner High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Wagner High School - 01 is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wagner High School - 01 rank in SD?

Wagner High School - 01 ranks #106 of 574 schools in SD.

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

Wagner High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Wagner High School - 01?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wagner High School - 01 has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wagner High School - 01 a charter school?

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

Is Wagner High School - 01 a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Wagner 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
189
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Charles Mix County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.1%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 57380)
3,335
Area average commute
15 min
Area median age
31.8
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 57380; 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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