For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 290 students in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
290 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.53
% American Indian
2%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
91%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,855 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,521 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,855
$13,146
Spending / Student
$24,521
$12,647
Best Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 Nebraska St
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3?
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 manages 3 public schools serving 290 students.
What is the rank of Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3?
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 is ranked #88 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3?
91% of Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3?
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,521 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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