Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Summary:

Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 is a public high school located in Alcester, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 104 students. The school is part of the Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1, which is ranked 104 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past few years, Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 45th in 2015-2016 to 126th in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, the nearby Canton High School - 01 and Centerville High School - 01 have higher rankings and ratings, with Canton High School - 01 ranked 38th and Centerville High School - 01 ranked 41st in the state for 2023-2024. However, Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past two school years, which is higher than the state average, and a low dropout rate of 0% in 2023-2024.

Academically, Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 40% of 11th-grade students at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 63.01%. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 17.2% to 24.04% over the past three school years, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance and overall ranking. While Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 has a higher per-student spending compared to the nearby schools, addressing these challenges and learning from the successes of the higher-performing schools could be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001

(605) 934-1890

District: Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
126^th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,160

Feeder schools for Alcester-Hudson High School - 01:

Elementary:	Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04
Middle:	Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 111

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 ranks worse than 89.4% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 employs 8.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 is $13,160.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alcester-Hudson High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 126^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 104^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	81.70	16^th	133	88.0%
2004	60.50	56^th	132	57.6%
2005	18.41	123^rd	137	10.2%
2006	75.41	30^th	136	77.9%
2007	29.19	115^th	141	18.4%
2008	28.64	106^th	135	21.5%
2009	61.53	55^th	144	61.8%
2010	82.29	11^th	150	92.7%
2011	9.82	134^th	141	5.0%
2012	82.37	14^th	143	90.2%
2013	64.72	57^th	144	60.4%
2015	40.91	83^rd	133	37.6%
2016	66.52	45^th	141	68.1%
2017	45.91	82^nd	137	40.1%
2018	48.53	85^th	138	38.4%
2019	24.67	110^th	135	18.5%
2021	53.44	72^nd	140	48.6%
2022	59.26	61^st	134	54.5%
2023	36.75	96^th	138	30.4%
2024	9.40	126^th	141	10.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	65.50	29^th	82	64.6%
2022	77.93	15^th	84	82.1%
2023	50.10	53^rd	95	44.2%
2024	13.36	86^th	93	7.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	31.49	67^th	90	25.6%
2021	65.03	26^th	89	70.8%
2023	20.30	82^nd	96	14.6%
2024	11.21	96^th	107	10.3%

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Rank History for White students at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	39.41	89^th	123	27.6%
2019	27.88	95^th	123	22.8%
2021	50.26	68^th	129	47.3%
2022	43.23	77^th	123	37.4%
2023	31.41	92^nd	121	24.0%
2024	5.72	119^th	125	4.8%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, September 10, 2009

I have watched students go on to college with ease and high qualifications. The science dept. under the teaching of Roy Webster and the Home Ec dept. under the teaching of Christy Larson should rank up in the best in the state. There are many other good teachers as well. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	115	115
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	104	104
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	128	128
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	128	128
1993	133	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
1994	152	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	155
1995	160	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1996	160	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1997	174	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
1998	183	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
1999	172	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
2000	175	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
2001	174	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
2002	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2003	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2004	130	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2005	122	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
2006	130	0	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	137
2007	108	0	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	114
2008	97	n/a	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	102
2009	99	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	105
2010	88	1	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	93
2011	95	0	0	4	0	0	4	0	103
2012	90	0	0	5	0	0	5	0	100
2013	74	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	81
2014	75	1	0	5	0	0	1	0	82
2015	83	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	88
2016	84	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	86
2017	74	1	1	3	0	0	0	0	79
2018	89	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	96
2019	78	0	0	7	0	0	2	0	87
2020	73	0	0	6	0	0	3	0	82
2021	89	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	96
2022	85	0	0	5	1	0	2	0	93
2023	92	0	0	6	1	1	4	0	104
2024	98	0	0	6	1	1	5	0	111

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	115	8.9	12.9	n/a
1990	104	16.5	6.3	n/a
1991	128	8.5	15.0	n/a
1992	128	10.5	12.1	n/a
1993	135	10.4	13.0	n/a
1994	155	10.3	15.0	n/a
1995	162	10.5	15.4	n/a
1996	162	10.5	15.4	n/a
1997	175	11.8	14.8	17.7
1998	186	11.6	16.0	21
1999	173	12.0	14.4	24.9
2000	177	12.2	14.5	18.6
2001	176	13.7	12.8	11.9
2002	151	12.9	11.7	19.2
2003	151	12.9	11.7	19.2
2004	132	12.0	11.0	18.9
2005	125	11.9	10.5	22.4
2006	137	12.1	11.3	20.4
2007	114	10.8	10.6	23.7
2008	102	10.9	9.4	18.6
2009	105	11.4	9.2	15.2
2010	93	12.5	7.4	21.5
2011	103	11.2	9.1	18.4
2012	100	9.8	10.1	24
2013	81	10.1	7.9	27.2
2014	82	9.0	9.0	24.4
2015	88	8.0	11.0	23.9
2016	86	9.0	9.5	27.9
2017	79	8.8	8.9	24.1
2018	96	9.7	9.8	22.9
2019	87	9.5	9.0	27.6
2020	82	8.6	9.4	23.2
2021	96	9.1	10.4	20.8
2022	93	10.0	9.2	17.2
2023	104	8.9	11.5	24
2024	111	8.9	12.3	25.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	115	8.9	12.9	n/a
1990	104	16.5	6.3	n/a
1991	128	8.5	15.0	n/a
1992	128	10.5	12.1	n/a
1993	135	10.4	13.0	n/a
1994	155	10.3	15.0	n/a
1995	162	10.5	15.4	n/a
1996	162	10.5	15.4	n/a
1997	175	11.8	14.8	17.7
1998	186	11.6	16.0	21
1999	173	12.0	14.4	24.9
2000	177	12.2	14.5	18.6
2001	176	13.7	12.8	11.9
2002	151	12.9	11.7	19.2
2003	151	12.9	11.7	19.2
2004	132	12.0	11.0	18.9
2005	125	11.9	10.5	22.4
2006	137	12.1	11.3	20.4
2007	114	10.8	10.6	23.7
2008	102	10.9	9.4	18.6
2009	105	11.4	9.2	15.2
2010	93	12.5	7.4	21.5
2011	103	11.2	9.1	18.4
2012	100	9.8	10.1	24
2013	81	10.1	7.9	27.2
2014	82	9.0	9.0	24.4
2015	88	8.0	11.0	23.9
2016	86	9.0	9.5	27.9
2017	79	8.8	8.9	24.1
2018	96	9.7	9.8	22.9
2019	87	9.5	9.0	27.6
2020	82	8.6	9.4	23.2
2021	96	9.1	10.4	20.8
2022	93	10.0	9.2	17.2
2023	104	8.9	11.5	24
2024	111	8.9	12.3	25.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$15,081 (100.0%)	$15,081
2021	$70 (0.4%)	$16,289 (99.6%)	$16,358
2022	$1,136 (7.7%)	$13,535 (92.3%)	$14,671
2023	$617 (4.7%)	$12,543 (95.3%)	$13,160

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 110^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 96^th of 138 High schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson High School - 01)	58.8	62.1	3.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)	55.6	62.1	6.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson High School - 01)	23.5	20.7	2.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)	22.2	20.7	1.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Alcester-Hudson High School - 01)	23.5	48.3	24.8%
11th Grade Science (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)	22.2	48.3	26.1%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson High School - 01)	61.1	63.3	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)	41.2	46.2	4.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson High School - 01)	22.2	20	2.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)	30.5	36.8	6.3%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%
All Grades Science (Alcester-Hudson High School - 01)	22.2	46.7	24.5%
All Grades Science (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)	25	50.6	25.6%
All Grades Science (South Dakota)	40	42.6	2.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	87	104	19.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	78	92	17.9%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.6%	24%	3.5%

Schools Near Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alcester-Hudson High School - 01	Public	9-12	409 E 6th St	Alcester	57001	Union County	Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 934-1890	111	9	12.3	25.2%	98 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	5 (4.5%)	9.4	126^th of 141 public high schools	10.6%		36.8	96^th of 138 public high schools	30.4%	30	40.0		8.0		28.0		$13,160	$617	$12,543
Beresford High School - 01	Public	9-12	301 W Maple St	Beresford	57004	Union County	Beresford School District 61-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 763-2145	219	15	14.4	14.2%	199 (90.9%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	43.2	83^rd of 141 public high schools	41.1%		14.5	124^th of 138 public high schools	10.1%	41	57.4	58.1	31.2	32.3	47.6	48.4	$10,788	$116	$10,672
Centerville High School - 01	Public	9-12	610 Lincoln St	Centerville	57014	Turner County	Centerville School District 60-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 563-2291	92	7	13.5	15.2%	89 (96.7%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.9	41^st of 141 public high schools	70.9%		26.5	109^th of 138 public high schools	21.0%	68	54.6		59.1		59.1		$11,208	$364	$10,844
Canton High School - 01	Public	9-12	800 N Main St	Canton	57013	Lincoln County	Canton School District 41-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 764-2706	278	19	14.5	18.3%	252 (90.6%)	5 (1.8%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	68.8	38^th of 141 public high schools	73.0%		58.9	59^th of 138 public high schools	57.2%	21	70.4	69.4	43.7	43.1	54.9	52.7	$10,527	$152	$10,374

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