Serving 214 students in grades 9-12, Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 is 0.10, 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.
What is Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01's ranking?
Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 is ranked #89 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01?
214 students attend Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01?
Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 offer ?
Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 part of?
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