Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Bridgewater-emery High School - 01's student population of 100 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
3%
3%
White
91%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 is ranked #272 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridgewater-emery High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Bridgewater-emery High School - 01?
100 students attend Bridgewater-emery High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgewater-emery High School - 01?
Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 offer ?
Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 part of?
Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 is part of Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District.
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