Enrollment
58
High
DISTRICT 77 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT 09-2·NCES 465085000469
Newell High School - 01
501 Dartmouth Ave, Newell, SD 57760 · (605) 456-0102 · Butte County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL58 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
8.3:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.0:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
29 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 14 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 20 | 34% |
| Grade 11 | 10 | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 14 | 24% |
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · 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 Newell School District 09-2. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Newell High School - 01
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newell High School - 01 this school | 58 | 50.0% | N/A |
| Scotland High School - 01 Scotland | 64 | 43.8% | N/A |
| Wilmot High School - 01 Wilmot | 64 | 51.6% | N/A |
| Marion High School - 01 Marion | 62 | 48.4% | N/A |
| Faith High School - 01 Faith | 77 | 35.1% | N/A |
| Rosholt High School - 01 Rosholt | 74 | 37.8% | 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 Newell High School - 01 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 58 | #127 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
58
-31 (-35%) vs 2020
-59% since 1990-91, when it was 142
Student : Teacher
8.3:1
was 11.1:1
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 | 58 | 7 | 8.3:1 | 50% (29) |
| 2023-24 | 66 | 7.9 | 8.4:1 | 44% (29) |
| 2022-23 | 75 | 7.9 | 9.6:1 | 31% (23) |
| 2020-21 | 89 | 8 | 11.1:1 | 39% (35) |
| 2017-18 | 94 | 10.8 | 8.7:1 | 43% (40) |
| 2015-16 | 83 | 12 | 6.9:1 | 60% (50) |
| 2010-11 | 104 | 13 | 8.0:1 | 38% (40) |
| 2000-01 | 175 | 13 | 13.5:1 | 41% (71) |
| 1990-91 | 142 | 14 | 10.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Newell High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students down 38% (94 to 58); teachers down 35% (10.8 to 7).
About Newell High School - 01
Newell High School - 01 is a very small high school based in Newell, South Dakota. Enrollment stands at 58 students, covering grades 9 through 12. That is 74% below the average of about 225 students for high schools in South Dakota.
Newell School District 09-2 is the district for Newell High School - 01. It has 3 schools and 230 students.
Roughly 84% of students at Newell High School - 01 are White. Other groups make up 5% multiracial, 3% Hispanic, and 3% Native American. The diversity index for Newell High School - 01 is 28%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Its staff includes 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 8.3 students per teacher. Across high schools in South Dakota, the average ratio is 20.6:1. Newell High School - 01 has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 50%.
American Community Survey estimates for Butte County show that the median household earns about $75,652 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 20%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Across Butte County, 8 public schools serve about 1,504 students.
Of the public schools around it, Newell High School - 01 is closest to Newell Elementary - 02, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 2 other public schools within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Remote. That means it sits in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 58, compared with 89 in 2020-21. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 11.1:1; by 2024-25 it was 8.3:1.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Newell High School - 01. You can also rate the school on this page.
Butte County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
10,676
Census ACS
Median income
$75,652
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
1,504 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Newell School District 09-2
- Newell Elementary - 02Elementary · 124 students
- Newell Middle School - 04Middle · 48 students
Other schools in Newell
- Newell Elementary - 02Elementary · 124 students
- Newell Middle School - 04Middle · 48 students
Nearby schools
- Newell Elementary - 020.0 mi · 124
- Newell Middle School - 040.0 mi · 48
- Whitewood Elementary - 0420.3 mi · 138
- Belle Fourche Education Connection - 0920.7 mi · 35
- Belle Fourche High School - 0120.7 mi · 389
- Sturgis Brown High School - 0120.8 mi · 845
Frequently asked questions
About Newell High School - 01How many students attend Newell High School - 01?
Newell High School - 01 enrolls approximately 58 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Newell High School - 01 serve?
Newell High School - 01 serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Newell High School - 01 have?
Newell High School - 01 employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Newell High School - 01?
Student demographics at Newell High School - 01 are roughly 84% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Newell High School - 01 in?
Newell High School - 01 is part of Newell School District 09-2.
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