Serving 147 students in grades 9-12, Mclaughlin High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 147 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Graduation Rate
: 40-49% (Btm 50% in SD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Mclaughlin High School - 01 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclaughlin High School - 01 is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Mclaughlin High School - 01 is ranked #618 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mclaughlin High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Mclaughlin High School - 01 is 40-49%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mclaughlin High School - 01?
147 students attend Mclaughlin High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Mclaughlin High School - 01 students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mclaughlin High School - 01?
Mclaughlin High School - 01 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mclaughlin High School - 01 offer ?
Mclaughlin High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mclaughlin High School - 01 part of?
i would like to review this school because i went to school there about couple of years ago and it was ah fun school not that i didn't like it i just didn't like the drama the t goes on in the school it was ok i loved the teacher's alot they where awesome i learned alot tho from being there in the school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - layla
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 147 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Graduation Rate
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
