Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

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Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 ranks 18 th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is a small public high school in Irene, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 82. Despite its rural location, the school consistently outperforms the state averages in academic performance, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios, making it a standout educational institution in the region.

Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 has maintained strong academic performance, with 11th-grade students scoring significantly higher than the state averages on the Smarter Balanced Assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's four-year graduation rates, ranging from 86.9% to 88.8%, are also much higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 2.4% over the past three years, which are lower than the state average. The school's small size allows for a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 10.6 students per teacher, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools and the state average.

While Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 outperforms the state averages in many areas, it is not the only high-performing school in the region. Nearby schools, such as Yankton High School - 01 and Centerville High School - 01, also demonstrate strong academic performance and graduation rates, providing a competitive educational environment for students in the area. The school's performance, combined with its low student-teacher ratio and high graduation rates, make it a standout educational institution in the Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3.

Detail:

Public 9-12

130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037

(605) 263-3313

District: Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,306

Feeder schools for Irene - Wakonda High School - 01:

Elementary:	Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
Middle:	Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 78

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

American Indian:

3.8%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 ranks better than 87.2% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.15. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Irene - Wakonda 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 (93.6%), American Indian (3.8%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is 10. (See more...)

Compare Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 employs 7.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is $17,306.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Irene - Wakonda High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 18^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 67^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2008	9.71	126^th	135	6.7%
2009	91.77	4^th	144	97.2%
2010	50.23	89^th	150	40.7%
2011	43.36	92^nd	141	34.8%
2012	84.11	10^th	143	93.0%
2013	45.77	93^rd	144	35.4%
2015	60.31	52^nd	133	60.9%
2016	45.26	93^rd	141	34.0%
2017	32.94	101^st	137	26.3%
2018	84.51	8^th	138	94.2%
2019	68.71	35^th	135	74.1%
2021	58.96	60^th	140	57.1%
2022	66.79	46^th	134	65.7%
2023	70.52	31^st	138	77.5%
2024	83.15	18^th	141	87.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	77.22	14^th	83	83.1%
2021	65.76	29^th	89	67.4%
2022	40.92	62^nd	84	26.2%
2023	56.15	45^th	95	52.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	79.04	9^th	90	90.0%
2019	55.25	37^th	88	58.0%
2022	91.68	7^th	87	92.0%
2023	79.85	12^th	96	87.5%

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Rank History for White students at Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	85.80	6^th	123	95.1%
2019	59.81	45^th	123	63.4%
2021	54.28	61^st	129	52.7%
2022	57.44	57^th	123	53.7%
2023	62.06	44^th	121	63.6%
2024	80.37	18^th	125	85.6%

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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 Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	92	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	93
2009	94	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	96
2010	90	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	93
2011	99	2	1	1	3	0	0	106
2012	96	0	0	2	2	0	0	100
2013	105	1	0	1	2	0	0	109
2014	89	1	0	1	2	0	0	93
2015	86	3	0	1	1	0	0	91
2016	92	1	0	4	0	0	0	97
2017	96	1	0	4	0	0	0	101
2018	84	1	0	3	2	0	0	90
2019	76	0	0	2	2	0	0	80
2020	92	0	0	1	3	0	0	96
2021	86	0	0	1	4	0	0	91
2022	88	0	1	0	4	0	0	93
2023	78	0	0	0	2	0	2	82
2024	73	0	0	0	3	0	2	78

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 Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	93	12.6	7.4	33.3
2009	96	11.7	8.2	27.1
2010	93	12.3	7.5	30.1
2011	106	11.7	9.0	31.1
2012	100	11.1	9.0	39
2013	109	11.3	9.5	44
2014	93	11.8	7.8	48.4
2015	91	10.0	9.1	41.8
2016	97	10.0	9.7	43.3
2017	101	8.5	11.7	35.6
2018	90	7.6	11.7	34.4
2019	80	8.7	9.1	25
2020	96	8.7	11.0	31.3
2021	91	8.7	10.4	30.8
2022	93	8.7	10.6	19.4
2023	82	9.0	9.0	26.8
2024	78	7.7	10.0	29.5

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 Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	93	12.6	7.4	33.3
2009	96	11.7	8.2	27.1
2010	93	12.3	7.5	30.1
2011	106	11.7	9.0	31.1
2012	100	11.1	9.0	39
2013	109	11.3	9.5	44
2014	93	11.8	7.8	48.4
2015	91	10.0	9.1	41.8
2016	97	10.0	9.7	43.3
2017	101	8.5	11.7	35.6
2018	90	7.6	11.7	34.4
2019	80	8.7	9.1	25
2020	96	8.7	11.0	31.3
2021	91	8.7	10.4	30.8
2022	93	8.7	10.6	19.4
2023	82	9.0	9.0	26.8
2024	78	7.7	10.0	29.5

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 Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$268 (2.0%)	$13,398 (98.0%)	$13,666
2021	$205 (1.4%)	$13,937 (98.6%)	$14,141
2022	$44 (0.3%)	$14,799 (99.7%)	$14,843
2023	$343 (2.0%)	$16,962 (98.0%)	$17,306

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 35^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 31^st of 138 High schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda High School - 01)	73.9	85	11.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	73.9	85	11.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda High School - 01)	43.5	45	1.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	43.5	45	1.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Irene - Wakonda High School - 01)	43.5	50	6.5%
11th Grade Science (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	43.5	50	6.5%
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	80	82	2.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	76	78	2.6%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25%	26.8%	1.8%

Schools Near Irene - Wakonda 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
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01	Public	9-12	130 E State St	Irene	57037	Clay County	Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 263-3313	78	8	10.0	29.5%	73 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	83.2	18^th of 141 public high schools	87.2%		70.5	31^st of 138 public high schools	77.5%	13	77.8		44.5		77.8		$17,306	$343	$16,962
Viborg-Hurley High School - 01	Public	9-12	203 W Park Ave	Viborg	57070	Turner County	Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 766-5418	125	9	13.2	30.4%	107 (85.6%)	2 (1.6%)	9 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	16.9	119^th of 141 public high schools	15.6%		46.5	81^st of 138 public high schools	41.3%	38	52.0				16.0		$11,169	$00	$11,169
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
Gayville-Volin High School - 01	Public	9-12	100 Kingsbury St	Gayville	57031	Yankton County	Gayville-Volin School District 63-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 267-4476	92	7	13.2	23.9%	81 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	37.7	91^st of 141 public high schools	35.5%		55.8	66^th of 138 public high schools	52.2%	25	53.6		32.1		42.9		$13,134	$593	$12,541
Yankton High School - 01	Public	9-12	1801 Summit St	Yankton	57078	Yankton County	Yankton School District 63-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 665-2073	962	53	18.3	27.5%	783 (81.4%)	16 (1.7%)	93 (9.7%)	3 (0.3%)	38 (4.0%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (2.8%)	76.1	29^th of 141 public high schools	79.4%		67.8	37^th of 138 public high schools	73.2%	8	77.0		42.3		62.4		$10,424	$1,047	$9,378
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

What is the racial makeup of Irene - Wakonda High School - 01?

Students at Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 are 94% White, 4% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 in?

Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3

How many students attend Irene - Wakonda High School - 01?

In the 2023-24 school year, 78 students attended Irene - Wakonda High School - 01.

What schools feed into Irene - Wakonda High School - 01?

Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
Middle : Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

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Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 ranks 18^th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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