Serving 1,859 students in grades 9-12, Washington 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 36% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,859 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Top 30% in SD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Washington 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 Washington High School - 01 is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Washington High School - 01 is 82%, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Washington High School - 01?
1,859 students attend Washington High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Washington High School - 01 students are White, 21% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington High School - 01?
Washington High School - 01 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Washington High School - 01 offer ?
Washington High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington High School - 01 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,859 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
