White River High School is a high school in White River, South Dakota, USA. The athletics teams are known as the Tigers.
Serving 118 students in grades 9-12, White River High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% 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 ≤20% (which is lower 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 88% 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: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- 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
White River High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
White River High School - 01's student population of 118 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
White River High School - 01 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 White River High School - 01 is 0.37, 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
#492 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
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
78%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
12%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
19%
9%
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 White River High School - 01's ranking?
White River High School - 01 is ranked #492 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?
≤20% 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 White River High School - 01?
The graduation rate of White River High School - 01 is 60-79%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend White River High School - 01?
118 students attend White River High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of White River High School - 01 students are American Indian, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White River High School - 01?
White River High School - 01 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does White River High School - 01 offer ?
White River High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White River High School - 01 part of?
White River High School - 01 is part of White River School District 47-1.
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