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Willow Lake High School - 01

Summary:

Willow Lake High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the small town of Willow Lake, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 57 students. This school has consistently outperformed the state average in academic assessments, ranking as high as 9 out of 141 South Dakota high schools in 2023-2024, though its ranking has fluctuated over the years.

Willow Lake High School - 01 boasts impressive academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science exceeding the state averages. The school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate of 100% in recent years and a low dropout rate. However, the school's student population is predominantly White, which may indicate a lack of diversity. The school's relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and increasing per-student spending suggest that the district is investing resources to support student learning, though the efficiency of this spending could be further analyzed.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Henry High School - 01, Clark High School - 01, and Hamlin High School - 01, Willow Lake High School - 01 appears to be a high-performing institution that is effectively supporting student achievement. However, the school's fluctuating ranking and demographic homogeneity warrant further investigation to understand the factors contributing to its success and areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 400 Garfield Ave
       Willow Lake, SD  57278

(605) 625-5945

District: Willow Lake School District 12-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,668 Help


Feeder schools for Willow Lake High School - 01:

Elementary:    Collins Colony Elementary - 06
    Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04
    Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05
    Willow Lake Elementary - 02
Middle:    Willow Lake Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  56

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
American Indian:
3.6%
Hispanic:
1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willow Lake High School - 01 ranks better than 93.6% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Willow Lake High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), American Indian (3.6%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Lake High School - 01 is 8.5. (See more...)
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Compare Willow Lake High School - 01 employs 6.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Lake High School - 01 is $15,668.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow Lake High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Lake High School - 01 9th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Willow Lake High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willow Lake High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Willow Lake High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.03 62nd 133 53.4%
2004 48.41 77th 132 41.7%
2005 33.37 107th 137 21.9%
2006 81.03 18th 136 86.8%
2007 40.45 102nd 141 27.7%
2008 43.58 82nd 135 39.3%
2009 82.27 16th 144 88.9%
2010 78.07 20th 150 86.7%
2011 85.54 10th 141 92.9%
2012 37.16 105th 143 26.6%
2013 67.54 51st 144 64.6%
2015 8.85 125th 133 6.0%
2016 29.59 117th 141 17.0%
2017 12.01 127th 137 7.3%
2018 57.05 71st 138 48.6%
2021 60.13 56th 140 60.0%
2022 22.39 114th 134 14.9%
2023 16.89 121st 138 12.3%
2024 89.43 9th 141 93.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Willow Lake High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.74 49th 89 44.9%
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Rank History for White students at Willow Lake High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.63 65th 123 47.2%
2021 74.75 23rd 129 82.2%
2022 14.00 112th 123 8.9%
2023 18.23 107th 121 11.6%
2024 85.60 10th 125 92.0%
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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.

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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Willow Lake 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 56 56
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 52 52
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 54 54
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 54 54
1993 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1994 63 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1995 76 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1996 76 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1997 73 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1998 76 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1999 74 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2000 75 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2001 69 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 72
2002 66 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 70
2003 66 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 70
2004 64 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 70
2005 65 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2006 54 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2007 51 1 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 58
2008 62 1 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 69
2009 57 1 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 68
2010 57 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 64
2011 56 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 61
2012 42 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 47
2013 56 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 60
2014 56 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 60
2015 49 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 53
2016 49 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 52
2017 49 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 50
2018 49 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 53
2019 53 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 63
2020 56 1 0 6 2 0 0 0 65
2021 60 1 0 6 3 0 0 0 70
2022 55 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 58
2023 54 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 57
2024 53 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 56

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 Willow Lake High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 56 7.3 7.6 n/a
1990 52 9.0 5.7 n/a
1991 54 9.3 5.8 n/a
1992 54 9.3 5.8 n/a
1993 51 7.4 6.9 n/a
1994 65 7.4 8.8 n/a
1995 77 6.3 12.2 n/a
1996 77 6.3 12.2 n/a
1997 74 7.4 10.0 31.1
1998 76 7.2 10.6 40.8
1999 75 7.4 10.1 41.3
2000 76 7.4 10.3 39.5
2001 72 7.7 9.4 33.3
2002 70 7.7 9.1 41.4
2003 70 7.7 9.1 41.4
2004 70 7.7 9.1 45.7
2005 65 7.5 8.7 36.9
2006 55 7.6 7.2 34.5
2007 58 7.9 7.3 37.9
2008 69 7.3 9.5 43.5
2009 68 7.4 9.2 36.8
2010 64 7.9 8.0 37.5
2011 61 7.0 8.6 44.3
2012 47 5.6 8.3 57.4
2013 60 5.5 10.9 38.3
2014 60 5.7 10.4 36.7
2015 53 7.0 7.5 30.2
2016 52 7.0 7.4 30.8
2017 50 7.1 7.0 28
2018 53 6.2 8.4 20.8
2019 63 6.2 10.1 28.6
2020 65 6.2 10.4 29.2
2021 70 5.8 11.9 30
2022 58 6.7 8.6 5.2
2023 57 6.5 8.7 10.5
2024 56 6.5 8.5 17.9

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 Willow Lake High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 56 7.3 7.6 n/a
1990 52 9.0 5.7 n/a
1991 54 9.3 5.8 n/a
1992 54 9.3 5.8 n/a
1993 51 7.4 6.9 n/a
1994 65 7.4 8.8 n/a
1995 77 6.3 12.2 n/a
1996 77 6.3 12.2 n/a
1997 74 7.4 10.0 31.1
1998 76 7.2 10.6 40.8
1999 75 7.4 10.1 41.3
2000 76 7.4 10.3 39.5
2001 72 7.7 9.4 33.3
2002 70 7.7 9.1 41.4
2003 70 7.7 9.1 41.4
2004 70 7.7 9.1 45.7
2005 65 7.5 8.7 36.9
2006 55 7.6 7.2 34.5
2007 58 7.9 7.3 37.9
2008 69 7.3 9.5 43.5
2009 68 7.4 9.2 36.8
2010 64 7.9 8.0 37.5
2011 61 7.0 8.6 44.3
2012 47 5.6 8.3 57.4
2013 60 5.5 10.9 38.3
2014 60 5.7 10.4 36.7
2015 53 7.0 7.5 30.2
2016 52 7.0 7.4 30.8
2017 50 7.1 7.0 28
2018 53 6.2 8.4 20.8
2019 63 6.2 10.1 28.6
2020 65 6.2 10.4 29.2
2021 70 5.8 11.9 30
2022 58 6.7 8.6 5.2
2023 57 6.5 8.7 10.5
2024 56 6.5 8.5 17.9

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 Willow Lake High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $196 (1.7%) $11,251 (98.3%) $11,446
2021 $320 (2.7%) $11,545 (97.3%) $11,865
2022 $223 (1.6%) $13,905 (98.4%) $14,128
2023 $293 (1.9%) $15,376 (98.1%) $15,668

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Lake High School - 01

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6357
 9.5%
African American00
American Indian12
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic81
 87.5%
Pacific Islander00
White5354
 1.9%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.6%10.5%
 18%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Lake High School - 01

Yes. Willow Lake High School - 01 ranks in the top 6.4% of South Dakota high schools.

Willow Lake High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Collins Colony Elementary - 06
Elementary : Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04
Elementary : Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05
Elementary : Willow Lake Elementary - 02
Middle : Willow Lake Middle School - 03

Students at Willow Lake High School - 01 are 95% White, 4% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 56 students attended Willow Lake High School - 01.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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