Enrollment
304
High
DISTRICT 322 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SISSETON SCHOOL DISTRICT 54-2·NCES 460005301239
Sisseton High School - 01
516 8th Ave W, Sisseton, SD 57262 · (605) 698-7613 · Roberts County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL304 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
14.9:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
160 students
DISTRICT 64% · 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 | 107 | 35% |
| Grade 10 | 75 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 71 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 51 | 17% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · 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 Sisseton School District 54-2. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Sisseton High School - 01
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisseton High School - 01 this school | 304 | 52.6% | N/A |
| Chamberlain High School - 01 Chamberlain | 243 | 44.0% | N/A |
| Mobridge High School - 01 Mobridge | 194 | 36.6% | N/A |
| Timber Lake High School - 01 Timber Lake | 117 | 36.8% | N/A |
| Waubay High School - 01 Waubay | 65 | 63.1% | N/A |
| Central High School - 41 Rapid City | 1,998 | 44.8% | 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 Sisseton High School - 01 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 304 | #30 of 173 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #16 of 43 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.0% | #5 of 43 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.6% | #11 of 80 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +38.8% | #3 of 29 |
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
304
+40 (+15%) vs 2020
+2% since 2010-11, when it was 298
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
was 14.7:1
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 | 304 | 20.5 | 14.9:1 | 53% (160) |
| 2023-24 | 299 | 20 | 15.0:1 | 53% (157) |
| 2022-23 | 296 | 17.7 | 16.7:1 | 51% (152) |
| 2020-21 | 264 | 18 | 14.7:1 | 48% (128) |
| 2017-18 | 219 | 22 | 10.0:1 | 53% (115) |
| 2015-16 | 224 | 20 | 11.2:1 | 49% (109) |
| 2010-11 | 298 | 23 | 13.0:1 | 47% (139) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sisseton High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students up 39% (219 to 304); teachers down 7% (22 to 20.5).
About Sisseton High School - 01
Sisseton High School - 01 sits in Sisseton, South Dakota, and is classified as a high school. It reports enrollment of 304 students in grades 9 through 12. The school is 35% bigger than the average for high schools in South Dakota.
Besides Sisseton High School - 01, Sisseton School District 54-2 runs 2 other schools. The district enrolls 965 students.
At Sisseton High School - 01, 50% of students are Native American. It is also 32% White, 10% multiracial, and 7% Hispanic. The diversity index for Sisseton High School - 01 is 63%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
There are about 14.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at Sisseton High School - 01, which has 20.5. High schools in South Dakota average 20.6:1, 5.8 more students per teacher than here. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at Sisseton High School - 01 is about 53%. For comparison, public schools in Roberts County average 68%.
American Community Survey estimates for Roberts County show that median household income comes to about $65,130, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 19% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. Roberts County counts 13 public schools with about 2,162 students.
Sisseton Middle School - 02 is less than a tenth of a mile away, making it the nearest public school. Sisseton High School - 01 is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
Enrollment rose 15% over 4 years, reaching 304 in 2024-25.
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Roberts County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
10,221
Census ACS
Median income
$65,130
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
2,162 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sisseton School District 54-2
- Westside Elementary - 03Elementary · 380 students
- Sisseton Middle School - 02Middle · 281 students
Other schools in Sisseton
- Westside Elementary - 03Elementary · 380 students
- Sisseton Middle School - 02Middle · 281 students
Nearby schools
- Sisseton Middle School - 020.0 mi · 281
- Westside Elementary - 030.4 mi · 380
- Tiospa Zina Tribal School7.3 mi · 546
- Browns Valley Middle12.3 mi · 77
- Browns Valley Elementary12.3 mi · 128
- Enemy Swim Day School20.0 mi · 158
Frequently asked questions
About Sisseton High School - 01What is the total enrollment at Sisseton High School - 01?
Sisseton High School - 01 enrolls approximately 304 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Sisseton High School - 01 serve?
Sisseton High School - 01 serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sisseton High School - 01?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sisseton High School - 01 is approximately 14.9:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sisseton High School - 01?
At Sisseton High School - 01, the student body is approximately 32% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is Sisseton High School - 01 public or private?
Sisseton High School - 01 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sisseton School District 54-2.
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