Serving 118 students in grades 9-12, White River 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 118 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
White River 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 White River High School - 01 is 0.37, 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.
White River High School - 01 is ranked #496 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of White River High School - 01?
The graduation rate of White River High School - 01 is 70-79%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend White River High School - 01?
118 students attend White River High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of White River High School - 01 students are American Indian, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White River High School - 01?
White River 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 White River High School - 01 offer ?
White River High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White River High School - 01 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 118 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
