Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01's student population of 62 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hitchcock-tulare 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 Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01's ranking?
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 is ranked #213 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01?
62 students attend Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01?
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 offer ?
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 part of?
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 is part of Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6.
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