B+
Above Average
80/100

De Smet High School - 01

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 405 3rd St SW, De Smet, SD 57231
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 70% · Math 50% proficient · 61st percentile in South Dakota
Graduation
B+
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

80
Repit Score
out of 100
90
Students
enrolled
10.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%61/100reading 53rd percentile, math 70th percentile among South Dakota high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%70/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 12% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency70% (+16 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency50% (+6 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+9 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White70%50%reading -1 pts, math +1 pts64th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 405 3rd St SW
City De Smet
ZIP Code 57231
District 4617850
NCES School ID 461785000163
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57231

Understanding the community around De Smet High School - 01 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,625
Per Capita Income $34,880
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%
High School or Higher 89.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $171,800
Median Rent $711
Owner-Occupied 80.3%
Renter-Occupied 19.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for De Smet High School - 01.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 62.2%
Female 37.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.4%
Hispanic/Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Races 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 90
Teachers (FTE) 8.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for De Smet High School - 01?
De Smet High School - 01 has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend De Smet High School - 01?
De Smet High School - 01 has 90 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1.
What grades does De Smet High School - 01 serve?
De Smet High School - 01 serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does De Smet High School - 01 receive per student?
De Smet High School - 01 receives $15,189 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around De Smet High School - 01 in 57231 ▼
Avg Home Value
$265,993
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
19.7%

Other Schools in 57231

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026