Below Average
#478 of 574 schools in SD
White Lake High School - 01
High School · White Lake School District 01-3
PO Box 246, White Lake, SD 57383
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
4.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
4.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#478 of 574
In White Lake
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#1 of 2
White Lake School District 01-3
School environment
8.1 / 10
Excellent
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White Lake High School - 01
High School in White Lake · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About White Lake High School - 01
White Lake High School - 01 is a public high school in White Lake, SD, part of White Lake School District 01-3. White Lake High School - 01 serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. White Lake High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #478 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for White Lake High School - 01 show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- SD avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
At 35 students, White Lake High School - 01 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at White Lake High School - 01 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 8.8:1 students to teachers, White Lake High School - 01 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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White Lake High School - 01 — Students at White Lake High School - 01 score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.5/10.
How White Lake High School - 01 Compares
See how White Lake High School - 01 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO Box 246, White Lake, SD 57383
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering White Lake High School - 01 may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Kimball High School - 01 (rated 8.1/10, 12.4 miles away, in nearby Kimball), which scores notably higher. Another option is Platte - Geddes High School - 01 (rated 7.5/10, 24.2 miles away, in nearby Platte), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Plankinton High School - 01 (rated 5.0/10, 11.5 miles away, in nearby Plankinton), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in White Lake, see our White Lake schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 24.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57383 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,250
Median Home Value
$105,600
Median Rent
$658/mo
Population
815
College Educated
15%
Homeownership
79.3%
Avg Commute
19.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
49
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| Abbott House High School - 07 Mitchell, SD | 4.0 |
| Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 Belle Fourche, SD | 3.8 |
| Oelrichs High School - 01 Oelrichs, SD | 5.6 |
| Todd County Achievement High School - 17 Mission, SD | 3.3 |
| Iroquois High School - 01 Iroquois, SD | 5.9 |
| Doland High School - 01 Doland, SD | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about White Lake High School - 01
What grades does White Lake High School - 01 serve?
White Lake High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend White Lake High School - 01?
White Lake High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Lake High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at White Lake High School - 01 is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White Lake High School - 01 rank in SD?
White Lake High School - 01 ranks #478 of 574 schools in SD.
What is White Lake High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?
White Lake High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 White Lake High School - 01?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Lake High School - 01 has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is White Lake High School - 01 a charter school?
No, White Lake High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Lake High School - 01 a Title I school?
No, White Lake High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Lake High School - 01?
28.6% of students at White Lake 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 28.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Aurora County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (605) 249-2251
Resources & Links
District
White Lake School District 01-3- District Enrollment
- 124
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,643
- District Rank
- #1 of 2
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