Enrollment
65
High
DISTRICT 59 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WAUBAY SCHOOL DISTRICT 18-3·NCES 467668000720
Waubay High School - 01
202 W School Rd, Waubay, SD 57273 · (605) 947-4529 · Day County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL65 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
10.7:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.0:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
41 students
DISTRICT 63% · 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 | 20 | 31% |
| Grade 10 | 20 | 31% |
| Grade 11 | 12 | 18% |
| Grade 12 | 13 | 20% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · 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 Waubay School District 18-3. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Waubay High School - 01
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waubay High School - 01 this school | 65 | 63.1% | N/A |
| Wilmot High School - 01 Wilmot | 64 | 51.6% | N/A |
| Lyman High School - 01 Presho | 80 | 41.3% | N/A |
| Summit High School - 01 Summit | 50 | 40.0% | N/A |
| Newell High School - 01 Newell | 58 | 50.0% | N/A |
| Chamberlain High School - 01 Chamberlain | 243 | 44.0% | 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 Waubay High School - 01 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 65 | #118 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
65
+13 (+25%) vs 2020
-25% since 1990-91, when it was 87
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
was 10.4:1
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 | 65 | 6.1 | 10.7:1 | 63% (41) |
| 2023-24 | 68 | 5.5 | 12.3:1 | 62% (42) |
| 2022-23 | 64 | 5.7 | 11.3:1 | 61% (39) |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 5 | 10.4:1 | 56% (29) |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 4.9 | 9.6:1 | 70% (33) |
| 2015-16 | 51 | 4 | 12.8:1 | 53% (27) |
| 2010-11 | 64 | 8 | 8.0:1 | 55% (35) |
| 2000-01 | 95 | 9 | 10.6:1 | 64% (61) |
| 1990-91 | 87 | 11 | 7.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Waubay High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students up 38% (47 to 65); teachers up 23% (4.9 to 6.1).
About Waubay High School - 01
The public high school Waubay High School - 01 is located in Waubay, South Dakota. Grades offered run from 9 through 12, with 65 students enrolled. The average among high schools in South Dakota is roughly 225 students; this school is 71% smaller than that.
Waubay School District 18-3 oversees Waubay High School - 01 and 2 other schools, with 177 students in total.
Waubay High School - 01's enrollment is 52% White. The next largest groups are 43% Native American and 5% multiracial. In Day County overall, about 84% of residents are White. Waubay High School - 01 has a diversity index of 54%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Dividing enrollment by its 6.1 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 10.7:1. Among high schools in South Dakota, the typical ratio is 20.6:1. Eligible students account for 63% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. The rate at public schools in Day County averages 48%, lower than here.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Day County show that median household income is about $66,033, about 22% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Waubay High School - 01 is one of 7 public schools in Day County, which together enroll about 881 students.
Of nearby public schools, Waubay Middle School - 03 is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. The count of other public schools within five miles is 2.
Locale: Rural: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 65 was 25% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 52.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Day County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,437
Census ACS
Median income
$66,033
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
881 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Waubay School District 18-3
- Waubay Elementary - 02Elementary · 88 students
- Waubay Middle School - 03Middle · 24 students
Other schools in Waubay
- Enemy Swim Day SchoolElementary · 158 students
- Waubay Elementary - 02Elementary · 88 students
- Waubay Middle School - 03Middle · 24 students
Nearby schools
- Waubay Middle School - 030.0 mi · 24
- Waubay Elementary - 020.0 mi · 88
- Enemy Swim Day School6.0 mi · 158
- Webster Area High School - 0110.3 mi · 164
- Webster Area Elementary - 0310.3 mi · 274
- Webster Area Middle School - 0210.3 mi · 108
Frequently asked questions
About Waubay High School - 01What is the total enrollment at Waubay High School - 01?
Waubay High School - 01 enrolls approximately 65 students in grades 09-12.
Is Waubay High School - 01 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Waubay High School - 01 is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Waubay High School - 01 have?
Waubay High School - 01 employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Waubay High School - 01?
Student demographics at Waubay High School - 01 are roughly 52% White, 5% Two or more.
What district is Waubay High School - 01 in?
Waubay High School - 01 is part of Waubay School District 18-3.
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