Montrose High School - 01

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Montrose High School - 01 ranks 49 th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Montrose High School - 01 is a public high school located in Montrose, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 59 students. This high-performing school consistently delivers exceptional educational outcomes, outperforming state and district averages across key metrics.

Montrose High School - 01 has maintained a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate for the past three school years, significantly outperforming the state average. The school also boasts a 0% dropout rate, which is notably lower than the state average. Academically, Montrose High School - 01 has consistently outperformed the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for 11th-grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 76.92% in ELA, 38.46% in Math, and 46.15% in Science, compared to the state averages of 63.01%, 35.56%, and 48.94%, respectively. The school's exceptional performance has earned it a ranking of 1 out of 138 high schools in South Dakota for the 2022-2023 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Chester High School - 01, Marion High School - 01, and Tri-Valley High School - 01, Montrose High School - 01 generally outperforms them in academic metrics, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student suggest a focus on providing a quality educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048

(605) 363-5025

District: Montrose School District 43-2

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,450

Feeder schools for Montrose High School - 01:

Elementary:	Montrose Elementary - 02
	Orland Colony Elementary - 04
Middle:	Montrose Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 57

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.2%

African American:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Montrose High School - 01 ranks better than 65.2% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.87. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Montrose 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 (98.2%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montrose High School - 01 is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Montrose High School - 01 employs 5.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montrose High School - 01 is $15,450.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montrose High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Montrose High School - 01 49^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Montrose High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Montrose School District 43-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Montrose School District 43-2 22^nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Montrose High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Montrose High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	81.10	18^th	133	86.5%
2004	23.32	112^th	132	15.2%
2005	29.19	112^th	137	18.2%
2006	94.95	2^nd	136	98.5%
2007	37.01	107^th	141	24.1%
2008	66.72	48^th	135	64.4%
2010	49.79	91^st	150	39.3%
2011	74.82	32^nd	141	77.3%
2015	95.14	2^nd	133	98.5%
2016	74.94	30^th	141	78.7%
2017	84.53	12^th	137	91.2%
2018	71.74	31^st	138	77.5%
2019	71.74	33^rd	135	75.6%
2021	82.51	13^th	140	90.7%
2022	36.37	97^th	134	27.6%
2023	97.66	1^st	138	99.3%
2024	61.87	49^th	141	65.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Montrose High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	62.40	27^th	83	67.5%
2021	81.87	11^th	89	87.6%

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Rank History for White students at Montrose High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	76.29	14^th	123	88.6%
2019	64.14	39^th	123	68.3%
2021	81.86	12^th	129	90.7%
2022	35.19	87^th	123	29.3%
2023	97.17	2^nd	121	98.3%
2024	53.13	66^th	125	47.2%

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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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Enrollment information for Montrose 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	66	66
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	58	58
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	48	48
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	48	48
1993	61	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
1994	69	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
1995	78	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	79
1996	78	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	79
1997	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	83
1998	78	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
1999	71	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	71
2000	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2001	60	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2002	80	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
2003	80	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
2004	77	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	77
2005	76	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	77
2006	76	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	76
2007	58	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
2008	64	n/a	1	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	66
2009	65	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	66
2010	51	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
2011	47	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	48
2012	45	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	49
2013	45	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	49
2014	51	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	55
2015	55	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	57
2016	54	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	58
2017	66	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	69
2018	64	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	67
2019	62	1	0	2	0	0	1	0	66
2020	65	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	67
2021	52	2	0	2	0	0	1	0	57
2022	56	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	59
2023	56	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	59
2024	56	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	57

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

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	66	5.8	11.3	n/a
1990	58	8.6	6.7	n/a
1991	48	10.1	4.7	n/a
1992	48	10.1	4.7	n/a
1993	61	6.2	9.8	n/a
1994	70	6.0	11.7	n/a
1995	79	6.4	12.3	n/a
1996	79	6.4	12.3	n/a
1997	83	6.7	12.4	10.8
1998	78	5.9	13.2	28.2
1999	71	5.9	12.0	19.7
2000	62	6.6	9.4	19.4
2001	60	6.7	9.0	25
2002	80	6.2	12.9	18.8
2003	80	6.2	12.9	18.8
2004	77	6.4	12.0	23.4
2005	77	7.0	11.0	15.6
2006	76	7.0	10.9	10.5
2007	58	7.0	8.3	13.8
2008	66	6.5	10.2	16.7
2009	66	5.9	11.2	27.3
2010	52	6.0	8.5	28.8
2011	48	6.3	7.5	27.1
2012	49	5.5	8.8	34.7
2013	49	5.6	8.7	30.6
2014	55	5.7	9.6	21.8
2015	57	6.0	9.5	14
2016	58	6.0	9.6	15.5
2017	69	6.5	10.5	29
2018	67	6.5	10.2	16.4
2019	66	6.3	10.3	12.1
2020	67	6.8	9.7	13.4
2021	57	5.5	10.2	14
2022	59	5.7	10.2	6.8
2023	59	5.6	10.4	20.3
2024	57	5.4	10.3	12.3

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 Montrose High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	66	5.8	11.3	n/a
1990	58	8.6	6.7	n/a
1991	48	10.1	4.7	n/a
1992	48	10.1	4.7	n/a
1993	61	6.2	9.8	n/a
1994	70	6.0	11.7	n/a
1995	79	6.4	12.3	n/a
1996	79	6.4	12.3	n/a
1997	83	6.7	12.4	10.8
1998	78	5.9	13.2	28.2
1999	71	5.9	12.0	19.7
2000	62	6.6	9.4	19.4
2001	60	6.7	9.0	25
2002	80	6.2	12.9	18.8
2003	80	6.2	12.9	18.8
2004	77	6.4	12.0	23.4
2005	77	7.0	11.0	15.6
2006	76	7.0	10.9	10.5
2007	58	7.0	8.3	13.8
2008	66	6.5	10.2	16.7
2009	66	5.9	11.2	27.3
2010	52	6.0	8.5	28.8
2011	48	6.3	7.5	27.1
2012	49	5.5	8.8	34.7
2013	49	5.6	8.7	30.6
2014	55	5.7	9.6	21.8
2015	57	6.0	9.5	14
2016	58	6.0	9.6	15.5
2017	69	6.5	10.5	29
2018	67	6.5	10.2	16.4
2019	66	6.3	10.3	12.1
2020	67	6.8	9.7	13.4
2021	57	5.5	10.2	14
2022	59	5.7	10.2	6.8
2023	59	5.6	10.4	20.3
2024	57	5.4	10.3	12.3

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 Montrose High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$202 (1.7%)	$11,518 (98.3%)	$11,720
2021	$671 (5.3%)	$12,029 (94.7%)	$12,700
2022	$531 (3.4%)	$14,969 (96.6%)	$15,501
2023	$728 (4.7%)	$14,722 (95.3%)	$15,450

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montrose High School - 01

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 135 High schools	Ranks 1^st of 138 High schools	23.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose High School - 01)	65	92.3	27.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose School District 43-2)	65	92.3	27.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Montrose High School - 01)	70	69.2	0.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Montrose School District 43-2)	70	69.2	0.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Montrose High School - 01)	40	92.3	52.3%
11th Grade Science (Montrose School District 43-2)	40	92.3	52.3%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	66	59	10.6%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	62	56	9.7%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.1%	20.3%	8.2%

Schools Near Montrose 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
Montrose High School - 01	Public	9-12	309 S Church Ave	Montrose	57048	McCook County	Montrose School District 43-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 363-5025	57	5	10.3	12.3%	56 (98.2%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.9	49^th of 141 public high schools	65.2%		97.7	1^st of 138 public high schools	99.3%	48	76.9		38.5		46.2		$15,450	$728	$14,722
Canistota High School - 01	Public	9-12	431 4th Ave	Canistota	57012	McCook County	Canistota School District 43-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 296-3458	87	6	13.9	19.5%	79 (90.8%)	2 (2.3%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	81.5	21^st of 141 public high schools	85.1%		52	73^rd of 138 public high schools	47.1%	52	73.7		52.6		63.2		$15,212	$785	$14,427
McCook Central High School - 01	Public	9-12	200 E Essex	Salem	57058	McCook County	McCook Central School District 43-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 425-2264	121	9	14.0	18.2%	112 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	40.7	89^th of 141 public high schools	36.9%		34.4	97^th of 138 public high schools	29.7%	8	72.0	74.1	32.0	33.3	24.0	25.9	$15,062	$357	$14,705
Tri-Valley High School - 01	Public	9-12	46450 252nd St	Colton	57018	Minnehaha County	Tri-Valley School District 49-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 446-3538	275	19	14.5	9.8%	246 (89.5%)	11 (4.0%)	13 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	62.6	47^th of 141 public high schools	66.7%		76.5	24^th of 138 public high schools	82.6%	23	66.7		38.9		55.6		$11,249	$655	$10,594
West Central High School - 01	Public	9-12	705 E 2nd St	Hartford	57033	Minnehaha County	West Central School District 49-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 528-6236	398	23	16.9	14.3%	366 (92.0%)	8 (2.0%)	9 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	50.5	73^rd of 141 public high schools	48.2%		70.3	32^nd of 138 public high schools	76.8%	41	62.1	62.5	34.7	34.4	48.4	49.0	$10,025	$313	$9,712
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07	Public, Virtual	8-12	46560 264th St	Sioux Falls	57107	Minnehaha County	West Central School District 49-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 528-3799	9	2	3.7	33.3%	5 (55.6%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$12,664	$2,938	$9,726
Falls Academy - 08	Public, Virtual	5-12	46560 264th St	Sioux Falls	57107	Minnehaha County	West Central School District 49-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 528-3799	24	2	15.1	25.0%	9 (37.5%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)	13 (54.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$10,287	$3,048	$7,239
Chester High School - 01	Public	9-12	102 2nd Ave	Chester	57016	Lake County	Chester Area School District 39-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 489-2411	103	10	10.3	13.6%	101 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	86.6	12^th of 141 public high schools	91.5%		62.1	51^st of 138 public high schools	63.0%	39	71.4		61.9		71.4		$10,567	$526	$10,041
Chester Area Cyber School - 92	Public, Virtual	9-12	500 5th St	Chester	57016	Lake County	Chester Area School District 39-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 489-2411	101	6	17.3		101 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.5	102^nd of 141 public high schools	27.7%		29.2	103^rd of 138 public high schools	25.4%	1	50.0	50.0	20.0	21.4	50.0	42.9	$9,985	$526	$9,459
High Plains - 06	Public, Virtual	9-12	500 5th St	Chester	57016	Lake County	Chester Area School District 39-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 489-2411	61	1	85.9	9.8%	57 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	6.8	130^th of 141 public high schools	7.8%					(n/a)	40.0	33.3			13.3	14.3	$6,389	$526	$5,863

Frequently Asked Questions about Montrose High School - 01

What district is Montrose High School - 01 in?

Montrose School District 43-2

What schools feed into Montrose High School - 01?

Montrose High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Montrose Elementary - 02
Elementary : Orland Colony Elementary - 04
Middle : Montrose Middle School - 03

How many students attend Montrose High School - 01?

In the 2023-24 school year, 57 students attended Montrose High School - 01.

Is Montrose High School - 01 a good school?

Montrose High School - 01 ranks 49^th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Montrose High School - 01?

Students at Montrose High School - 01 are 98% White, 2% African American.

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