Dell Rapids High School is a high school located in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. Their athletics teams are known as the Quarriers.
Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, Dell Rapids High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% 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 80-89% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dell Rapids High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dell Rapids High School - 01's student population of 314 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Empowering Each Other To Excel
School Rankings
Dell Rapids High School - 01 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dell Rapids High School - 01 is 0.13, 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
#171 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Quarriers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dell Rapids High School - 01's ranking?
Dell Rapids High School - 01 is ranked #171 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Dell Rapids High School - 01 often compared to?
Dell Rapids High School - 01is often viewed alongside schools like Lennox High School - 01, Tri-valley High School - 01, Brandon Valley High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
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 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dell Rapids High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Dell Rapids High School - 01 is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Dell Rapids High School - 01?
314 students attend Dell Rapids High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dell Rapids High School - 01 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dell Rapids High School - 01?
Dell Rapids High School - 01 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dell Rapids High School - 01 offer ?
Dell Rapids High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dell Rapids High School - 01 part of?
Dell Rapids High School - 01 is part of Dell Rapids School District 49-3.
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