Serving 189 students in grades 9-12, Wagner High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wagner High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wagner High School - 01's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Wagner High School - 01 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wagner High School - 01 is 0.64, which is more 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
#136 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
47%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
35%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
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 Wagner High School - 01's ranking?
Wagner High School - 01 is ranked #136 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wagner High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Wagner High School - 01 is 80-89%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Wagner High School - 01?
189 students attend Wagner High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Wagner High School - 01 students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wagner High School - 01?
Wagner High School - 01 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wagner High School - 01 offer ?
Wagner High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wagner High School - 01 part of?
Wagner High School - 01 is part of Wagner Community School District 11-4.
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