Enrollment
141
High
DISTRICT 121 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MILLER SCHOOL DISTRICT 29-4·NCES 464794200430
Miller High School - 01
623 E 4th St, Miller, SD 57362 · (605) 853-2455 · Hand County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL141 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
10.9:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.3:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
11%
16 students
DISTRICT 21% · 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 | 28 | 20% |
| Grade 10 | 31 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 47 | 33% |
| Grade 12 | 35 | 25% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · 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
Based on grade levels within Miller School District 29-4. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Miller High School - 01
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller High School - 01 this school | 141 | 11.3% | N/A |
| Parker High School - 01 Parker | 141 | 15.6% | N/A |
| Castlewood High School - 01 Castlewood | 112 | 14.3% | N/A |
| Warner High School - 01 Warner | 85 | 9.4% | N/A |
| Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 Elk Point | 212 | 15.1% | N/A |
| Groton Area High School - 01 Groton | 168 | 11.9% | 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 Miller High School - 01 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 141 | #55 of 173 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 11.3% | #80 of 80 |
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
141
+38 (+37%) vs 2020
-23% since 1990-91, when it was 184
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
was 8.6:1
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 | 141 | 13 | 10.9:1 | 11% (16) |
| 2023-24 | 149 | 12.7 | 11.7:1 | 15% (22) |
| 2022-23 | 133 | 11.8 | 11.3:1 | 8% (10) |
| 2020-21 | 103 | 12 | 8.6:1 | 12% (12) |
| 2017-18 | 103 | 12.2 | 8.4:1 | 12% (12) |
| 2015-16 | 123 | 10 | 12.3:1 | 21% (26) |
| 2010-11 | 141 | 11 | 12.8:1 | 24% (34) |
| 2000-01 | 197 | 15 | 13.1:1 | 36% (71) |
| 1990-91 | 184 | 14 | 13.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Miller High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students up 37% (103 to 141); teachers up 6% (12.2 to 13).
About Miller High School - 01
Miller, South Dakota, is home to Miller High School - 01, a small high school. Its enrollment is 141 students, spread over grades 9 through 12. On average, high schools in South Dakota enroll around 225, and this school is 37% below that mark.
Miller School District 29-4 has 483 students in 4 schools, and Miller High School - 01 is one of those schools.
A large majority of enrollment at Miller High School - 01 is White, at 93%. The rest of enrollment is 4% Hispanic and 2% Pacific Islander. Among Hand County residents, the White share is about 92%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 13%.
The school's 13 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. Statewide, high schools in South Dakota average 20.6:1. Income data for the school show 11% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Hand County, the average is 20%.
American Community Survey estimates for Hand County show that median household income comes to about $74,635, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 28% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 1%. Hand County counts 5 public schools with about 483 students.
Miller Elementary - 02 sits less than a tenth of a mile from Miller High School - 01. There are 2 other public schools within five miles.
In the federal locale system, Miller High School - 01 is coded Rural: Remote, for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment rose 37%. By 2024-25, the school had 10.9 students per teacher, compared with 8.6 in 2020-21.
On allk12, people connected to Miller High School - 01 can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Hand County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,140
Census ACS
Median income
$74,635
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
1%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
483 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Miller School District 29-4
- Miller Elementary - 02Elementary · 231 students
- Miller Jr. High - 04Middle · 74 students
- Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11Elementary · 37 students
- Miller Skillbuilders PK - 05Elementary
Other schools in Miller
- Miller Elementary - 02Elementary · 231 students
- Miller Jr. High - 04Middle · 74 students
- Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11Elementary · 37 students
- Miller Skillbuilders PK - 05Elementary
Other Miller High schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Miller High. Miller High School - 01 is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- MILLER HIGHMILLER, MO · 270 students
- Miller High SchoolCorning, OH · 240 students
Nearby schools
- Miller Elementary - 020.0 mi · 231
- Miller Jr. High - 040.0 mi · 74
- Millerdale Colony Elementary - 1110.6 mi · 37
- Highmore High School - 0122.8 mi · 62
- Highmore Elementary - 0222.8 mi · 133
- Highmore Jr. High - 0322.8 mi · 34
Frequently asked questions
About Miller High School - 01How many students attend Miller High School - 01?
Miller High School - 01 enrolls approximately 141 students in grades 09-12.
Is Miller High School - 01 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Miller High School - 01 is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Miller High School - 01?
Approximately 10.9:1 students per teacher at Miller High School - 01.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Miller High School - 01?
At Miller High School - 01, the student body is approximately 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
Is Miller High School - 01 public or private?
Miller High School - 01 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Miller School District 29-4.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.