Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Hoven High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hoven High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hoven High School - 01's student population of 20 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hoven High School - 01 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
5%
3%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hoven High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Hoven High School - 01 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Hoven High School - 01?
20 students attend Hoven High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hoven High School - 01 students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoven High School - 01?
Hoven High School - 01 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hoven High School - 01 offer ?
Hoven High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoven High School - 01 part of?
Hoven High School - 01 is part of Hoven School District 53-2.
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