Serving 842 students in grades 9-12, Sturgis Brown High School - 01 ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority 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: 842 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Sturgis Brown High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Sturgis Brown High School - 01's student population of 842 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
842 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
Sturgis Brown 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 Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is 0.27, 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
#261 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
85%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is ranked #261 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sturgis Brown High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is 95%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sturgis Brown High School - 01?
842 students attend Sturgis Brown High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sturgis Brown High School - 01 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sturgis Brown High School - 01?
Sturgis Brown High School - 01 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sturgis Brown High School - 01 offer ?
Sturgis Brown High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sturgis Brown High School - 01 part of?
Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is part of Meade School District 46-1.
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it's a good school, with good teachers. a good place to be for welding you learn about lots of stuff in that class.
Review Sturgis Brown High School - 01. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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