Serving 102 students in grades 9-12, Clark 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 11:1 is lower 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 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 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
School Overview
Clark High School - 01's student population of 102 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Clark High School - 01 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark High School - 01 is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clark High School - 01's ranking?
Clark High School - 01 is ranked #492 out of 619 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 Clark High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Clark High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Clark High School - 01?
102 students attend Clark High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Clark High School - 01 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark High School - 01?
Clark High School - 01 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clark High School - 01 offer ?
Clark High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clark High School - 01 part of?
Clark High School - 01 is part of Clark School District 12-2.
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