Brookings High School

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Brookings High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
530 Elm Ave,  Brookings, SD
Brookings School District
3.8
3.6
979 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
660
Verbal
680
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
77.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
33.5%
State Average
29.3%
Science
24.7%
State Average
21.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
340:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
80.3%
Hispanic
7.6%
Two or more races
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Black
2.6%
Native American
1.4%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
South Dakota State University 363 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 121 Students
University of South Dakota 102 Students
Augustana University 86 Students
North Dakota State University 65 Students
University of Iowa 64 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 59 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 59 Students
Black Hills State University 58 Students
Lake Area Technical College 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 67 Students
Business 65 Students
Nursing 57 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Pre-Law Studies 25 Students
Economics 21 Students
Architecture 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 151 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/14/2025
The worst part of Brookings High School is the school culture. There is not lots of school spirit or pride. However, on a positive side, most teachers are more than willing to help.
4.0 Freshman
2/11/2024
The teachers are really nice, but there isn't as much opportunities for advanced students as I would like.
3.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Very strong english department( wonderful, caring, and passionate teachers -overall weak science department; options but not followed through well -social sciences tend to be busy work -art classes and teachers are great -gym has options, pretty standard
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 7 Reviews
1.0 other
7/9/2025
Poor leadership. No understanding of ethics, psychosocial support, or child development. This board of leaders does not care about your children, only their ego and social status. What an injustice to the Brookings community. I’m so sorry to all students and the lack of educational and social suppor...
2.0 other
5/22/2018
Students that have learning challenges aren't helped. They need better help inside the regular classroom for these wonderful students. No student should fall behind, learning difficulties or not.
5.0 student
12/5/2012
An absolutely wonderful school. All of the teachers are kind and willing to help - the kind that will go out of the way to make sure you understand, and that you'll meet years down the road and they'll still remember your name. The principal is the best and really cares about each and every child pe...
5.0 student
1/18/2012
Definitely a great school. I went here as a freshman, and I loved it. The teachers were great and cared, and the academics didn't suck, meaning that they were good. Athletics could be better, but being a band geek I didn't care. The marching band program was/is exceptional. If you're weighing your o...

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Brookings High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Brookings, SD and is served by the Brookings School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 979 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Brookings High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like E Central Multi-District, Mickelson Middle School, Central Elementary - 03, and more. Learn more about what Brookings has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brookings High School.

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