Serving 72 students in grades 9-12, Sully Buttes High School - 07 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sully Buttes High School - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sully Buttes High School - 07's student population of 72 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Sully Buttes High School - 07 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sully Buttes High School - 07 is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#323 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 is Sully Buttes High School - 07's ranking?
Sully Buttes High School - 07 is ranked #323 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
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 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sully Buttes High School - 07?
The graduation rate of Sully Buttes High School - 07 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sully Buttes High School - 07?
72 students attend Sully Buttes High School - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sully Buttes High School - 07 students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sully Buttes High School - 07?
Sully Buttes High School - 07 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sully Buttes High School - 07 offer ?
Sully Buttes High School - 07 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sully Buttes High School - 07 part of?
Sully Buttes High School - 07 is part of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3.
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