Enrollment
43
High
DISTRICT 54 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EUREKA SCHOOL DISTRICT 44-1·NCES 462256000196
Eureka High School - 01
805 10th St, Eureka, SD 57437 · (605) 284-2875 · McPherson County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL43 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
9.7:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.4:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
16 students
DISTRICT 38% · 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 | 10 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 17 | 40% |
| Grade 11 | 7 | 16% |
| Grade 12 | 9 | 21% |
Student demographics
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 Eureka School District 44-1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Eureka High School - 01 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 43 | #138 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
43
+4 (+10%) vs 2020
-36% since 1990-91, when it was 67
Student : Teacher
9.7:1
was 7.8:1
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 | 43 | 4.5 | 9.7:1 | 37% (16) |
| 2023-24 | 39 | 5.8 | 6.7:1 | 41% (16) |
| 2022-23 | 34 | 5.9 | 5.8:1 | 38% (13) |
| 2020-21 | 39 | 5 | 7.8:1 | 38% (15) |
| 2017-18 | 52 | 6.6 | 7.9:1 | 33% (17) |
| 2015-16 | 52 | 6 | 8.7:1 | 25% (13) |
| 2010-11 | 77 | 6 | 12.8:1 | 38% (29) |
| 2000-01 | 87 | 7 | 12.4:1 | 44% (38) |
| 1990-91 | 67 | 11 | 6.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Eureka High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (52 to 43); teachers down 32% (6.6 to 4.5).
About Eureka High School - 01
In Eureka, South Dakota, Eureka High School - 01 is a small high school. It educates 43 students in grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in South Dakota is about 225 students.
A total of 3 schools make up Eureka School District 44-1, with 163 students enrolled.
Most students at Eureka High School - 01 are White: 93% of enrollment. Other groups make up 5% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. County-wide, about 97% of residents are White.
Eureka High School - 01's 4.5 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 9.7:1. For comparison, high schools in South Dakota average 20.6:1. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 37%.
McPherson County has about 2,145 residents, and median household income is about $66,906, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. The public schools of McPherson County number 10 and enroll about 345.
The next-closest public school is Eureka Elementary - 02, less than a tenth of a mile away. In all, 2 other public schools sit within five miles of Eureka High School - 01.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Eureka High School - 01 saw enrollment rise 10% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. By 2024-25, the school had 9.7 students per teacher, compared with 7.8 in 2020-21.
Community posts for Eureka High School - 01 can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
McPherson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,145
Census ACS
Median income
$66,906
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
345 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Eureka School District 44-1
- Eureka Elementary - 02Elementary · 94 students
- Eureka Jr. High - 03Middle · 26 students
Other schools in Eureka
- Eureka Elementary - 02Elementary · 94 students
- Eureka Jr. High - 03Middle · 26 students
Other Eureka High schools
One other US public school is named Eureka High. Eureka High School - 01 is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Eureka High SchoolEureka, IL · 513 students
Nearby schools
- Eureka Elementary - 020.0 mi · 94
- Eureka Jr. High - 030.0 mi · 26
- Boulder Colony School - 0613.6 mi · 12
- ZEELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL17.1 mi · 13
- ZEELAND HIGH SCHOOL17.1 mi · 14
- ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL21.7 mi · 47
Frequently asked questions
About Eureka High School - 01How large is Eureka High School - 01?
Eureka High School - 01 enrolls approximately 43 students in grades 09-12.
Is Eureka High School - 01 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Eureka High School - 01 is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Eureka High School - 01 have?
Eureka High School - 01 employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Eureka High School - 01?
Student demographics at Eureka High School - 01 are roughly 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Eureka High School - 01?
Eureka High School - 01 is overseen by Eureka School District 44-1 in McPherson County.
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