Serving 42 students in grades 9-12, Corsica High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Corsica School District 21-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 49% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Corsica High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Corsica High School - 01 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Corsica High School - 01?
42 students attend Corsica High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Corsica High School - 01 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corsica High School - 01?
Corsica High School - 01 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Corsica High School - 01 offer ?
Corsica High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Corsica High School - 01 part of?
Corsica High School - 01 is part of Corsica School District 21-2.
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