Kadoka Area High School - 01

Students in Kadoka, South Dakota, attend Kadoka Area High School - 01, a very small high school. Its grade span covers grades 9 through 12, with 71 students on the rolls. Across high schools in South Dakota, the average enrollment is about 225.

Across its 6 schools, Kadoka Area School District 35-2 enrolls 283 students. Kadoka Area High School - 01 is one of those schools.

The student body at Kadoka Area High School - 01 is 63% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 31% Native American and 6% multiracial. The White share of the county population is lower, at 37%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 50, compared with 70 nationally.

There are about 7.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at Kadoka Area High School - 01, which has 9.4. By comparison, the average for high schools in South Dakota is 20.6:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at Kadoka Area High School - 01 is about 34%. That is lower than the 72% average for public schools in Jackson County.

In the surrounding county, Jackson County, median household income comes to about $35,417, about 12% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 40% of residents are in poverty. The county has 6 public schools and about 547 students.

A public school less than a tenth of a mile away, Kadoka Middle School - 03, is the closest to Kadoka Area High School - 01. In all, 2 other public schools sit within five miles of Kadoka Area High School - 01.

The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).

Federal enrollment counts decreased from 76 (2020-21) to 71 (2024-25). From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 9.5:1 to 7.6:1.

The discussion board for Kadoka Area High School - 01 is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.