For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 111 students in Alcester, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Alcester, SD is Alcester-hudson High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alcester, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Alcester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Alcester, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alcester-hudson High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Alcester, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alcester-hudson High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Alcester, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Alcester, SD include Alcester-hudson High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Alcester?
1 public high schools are located in Alcester.
What is the racial composition of students in Alcester?
Alcester public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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