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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 University29 Students
Dakota State University13 Students
University of South Dakota12 Students
Black Hills State University9 Students
Northern State University9 Students
Lake Area Technical College9 Students
Dakota Wesleyan University8 Students
North Dakota State University7 Students
Southeast Technical College6 Students
Mitchell Technical College6 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Elementary Education10 Students
Nursing3 Students
Biology3 Students
Forensic Science and Technology3 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician3 Students
Computer Science2 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration2 Students
Dental Hygiene2 Students
Athletic Training2 Students
Child Development2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.84 Reviews
4.0Senior
9/14/2017
De Smet High School is a great school. They prepare us very well for college. The building is great. The only problem with this school is the sports because some of the coaches favor students if they personally know them. Overall, it is a great school.
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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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 3.61, 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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