Serving 160 students in grades 9-12, Webster Area High School - 01 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 20% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Webster Area High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Webster Area High School - 01's student population of 160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Webster Area High School - 01 ranks within the top 10% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webster Area High School - 01 is 0.19, 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
#54 out of 636 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Webster Area High School - 01's ranking?
Webster Area High School - 01 is ranked #54 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Webster Area High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Webster Area High School - 01 is 80-89%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Webster Area High School - 01?
160 students attend Webster Area High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Webster Area High School - 01 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webster Area High School - 01?
Webster Area High School - 01 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Webster Area High School - 01 offer ?
Webster Area High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Webster Area High School - 01 part of?
Webster Area High School - 01 is part of Webster Area 18-5 School District.
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