De Smet High School

De Smet High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
405 3rd St SW,  De Smet, SD
DeSmet School District
3.8
5.0
90 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average ACT Score
23
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
9
Full Time Teachers
9
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
26
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
33.3%
State Average
29.3%
Science
16.7%
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
226:1

Student Diversity

Male
62.2%
Female
37.8%
White
95.1%
Hispanic
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Two or more races
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

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 28 Students
University of South Dakota 14 Students
Dakota State University 11 Students
Northern State University 9 Students
Black Hills State University 8 Students
Dakota Wesleyan University 8 Students
North Dakota State University 6 Students
University of Wyoming 5 Students
University of Sioux Falls 5 Students
Lake Area Technical College 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Elementary Education 9 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Biology 3 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 3 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 2 Students
Computer Science 2 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 2 Students
Early Childhood Education 2 Students
Radiologic Technician 2 Students
Child Development 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/13/2017
I like how nice the environment is in the school. All of the teachers are very nice and can teach the students well. I would like to see change in technology. De Smet High School is behind on it. Great school!
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
9/30/2008

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De Smet High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in De Smet, SD and is served by the DeSmet School District in South Dakota. The school has a total enrollment of 90 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. De Smet High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like De Smet Middle School, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what De Smet has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near De Smet High School.

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