Enrollment
93
High
DISTRICT 96 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ETHAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 17-1·NCES 462250000194
Ethan High School - 01
320 S 2nd St, Ethan, SD 57334 · (605) 227-4211 · Davison County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL93 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
17%
16 students
DISTRICT 24% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 23 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 25 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 27 | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 18 | 19% |
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 53% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Ethan School District 17-1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Ethan High School - 01
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan High School - 01 this school | 93 | 17.2% | N/A |
| Northwestern High School - 01 Mellette | 91 | 14.3% | N/A |
| Canistota High School - 01 Canistota | 99 | 17.2% | N/A |
| Howard High School - 01 Howard | 96 | 12.5% | N/A |
| Philip High School - 01 Philip | 109 | 17.4% | N/A |
| McCook Central High School - 01 Salem | 118 | 16.9% | N/A |
Matched among South Dakota high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Ethan High School - 01 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 93 | #91 of 173 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
93
+19 (+26%) vs 2020
+63% since 1990-91, when it was 57
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 10.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 93 | 8.2 | 11.3:1 | 17% (16) |
| 2023-24 | 87 | 8.1 | 10.8:1 | 16% (14) |
| 2022-23 | 87 | 7.6 | 11.4:1 | 15% (13) |
| 2020-21 | 74 | 7 | 10.6:1 | 16% (12) |
| 2017-18 | 78 | 6.5 | 12.0:1 | 17% (13) |
| 2015-16 | 66 | 6 | 11.0:1 | 20% (13) |
| 2010-11 | 64 | 6 | 10.7:1 | 14% (9) |
| 2000-01 | 68 | 7 | 9.7:1 | 24% (16) |
| 1990-91 | 57 | 8 | 7.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ethan High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students up 19% (78 to 93); teachers up 26% (6.5 to 8.2).
About Ethan High School - 01
Ethan High School - 01 is a public high school in Ethan, South Dakota. The school covers grades 9 through 12 and reported 93 students in 2024-25. That puts enrollment 59% below the 225-student average for high schools in South Dakota.
Within Ethan School District 17-1, Ethan High School - 01 is one of 3 schools. The district enrolls 287 students.
A large majority of enrollment at Ethan High School - 01 is White, at 92%. It is also 5% multiracial. Among Davison County residents, the White share is about 90%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 14%.
The school lists 8.2 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The average for high schools in South Dakota, 20.6:1, is higher. A total of 16 students, or 17%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 38% average for public schools in Davison County, the school's rate is lower.
The school is in Davison County, where the median household earns about $66,208 a year, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. Ethan High School - 01 shares Davison County with 12 other public schools.
Ethan High School - 01's nearest public school is Ethan Elementary - 02 (less than a tenth of a mile). There are 2 more public schools inside five miles.
Ethan High School - 01 is coded as Rural: Distant in federal locale data.
Enrollment figures show a rise of 19 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Ethan High School - 01. You can also rate the school on this page.
Davison County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,952
Census ACS
Median income
$66,208
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,137 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ethan School District 17-1
- Ethan Elementary - 02Elementary · 155 students
- Ethan Jr. High - 03Middle · 39 students
Other schools in Ethan
- Ethan Elementary - 02Elementary · 155 students
- Ethan Jr. High - 03Middle · 39 students
- New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08Elementary · 21 students
- Parkston Virtual School - 92High
Nearby schools
- Ethan Elementary - 020.0 mi · 155
- Ethan Jr. High - 030.0 mi · 39
- Rockport Colony Elementary- 106.9 mi · 12
- Rosedale Colony Elementary - 117.9 mi · 21
- New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 088.8 mi · 21
- Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 0310.1 mi · 31
Frequently asked questions
About Ethan High School - 01How many students attend Ethan High School - 01?
Ethan High School - 01 enrolls approximately 93 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Ethan High School - 01 serve?
Ethan High School - 01 serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Ethan High School - 01?
Approximately 11.3:1 students per teacher at Ethan High School - 01.
How diverse is Ethan High School - 01?
Ethan High School - 01 reports a student body of 92% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Ethan High School - 01?
Ethan High School - 01 is overseen by Ethan School District 17-1 in Davison County.
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