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Chamberlain High School - 01

1000 Sorensen Dr, Chamberlain, SD 57325 · (605) 234-4467 · Brule County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL243 STUDENTS
Enrollment
243
High
DISTRICT 286 · STATE 225
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.8:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
107 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
62
Grade 10
65
Grade 11
72
Grade 12
44
Student demographics
White
13756%
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 66%
Hispanic
83%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 9%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 3%
Two+
125%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 6%
Native American
8535%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 14%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11246%
Female
13154%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
243
-12 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 12.3:1
% White
56%
was 53%
% Hispanic
3%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Chamberlain High School - 01

Chamberlain High School - 01 is one of the medium-sized senior highs in Chamberlain, South Dakota, one of the schools within Chamberlain School District 07-1, with 243 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12.

Across the 3 schools in Chamberlain School District 07-1 (858 students total), Chamberlain High School - 01 accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Chamberlain High School - 01 reports that the largest single group is White, at 56% of enrollment. The remainder is composed of 35% Native American, 5% multiracial, 3% Hispanic. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 82%.

On the income-and-resources front, The school lists 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 20.6:1, putting Chamberlain High School - 01 tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 44% of students at Chamberlain High School - 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Across the wider county, Brule County reports that median household earnings sit near $73,720, about 29% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Chamberlain High School - 01 is one of 9 public schools in Brule County (combined enrollment of about 1,249 students).

Nearest neighbor: Chamberlain Jr. High - 02, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Chamberlain High School - 01.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Looking at the recent track record. Chamberlain High School - 01's enrollment has decreased 5% since 2018, when it stood at 255 (now 243). Class-load math has pulled in: from 12.3:1 in 2018 to 10.6:1 in 2025.

On allk12, members of the Chamberlain High School - 01 community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Brule County at a glance

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Population
5,283
Census ACS
Median income
$73,720
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
1,249 students

Quick facts

School name
Chamberlain High School - 01
District
Chamberlain School District 07-1
Address
1000 Sorensen Dr, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Phone
(605) 234-4467
County
Brule County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
243
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
107 (44%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
461200000119
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Chamberlain High School - 01
How many students attend Chamberlain High School - 01?
Chamberlain High School - 01 enrolls approximately 243 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Chamberlain High School - 01 serve?
Chamberlain High School - 01 serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chamberlain High School - 01?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Chamberlain High School - 01 is approximately 10.6:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Chamberlain High School - 01?
At Chamberlain High School - 01, the student body is approximately 56% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Black, 5% Two or more.
What district is Chamberlain High School - 01 in?
Chamberlain High School - 01 is part of Chamberlain School District 07-1.
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