Shawn Harvey
Montgomery Real Estate
(605) 570-5962
245 Total Sales
3 in Attendance Zone
$100K - $250K Price Range
De Smet High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
405 3rd St SW,
De Smet, SD
DeSmet School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
B
B+
C
B-
B
B-
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.57
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Reading Proficiency
48%
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Math Proficiency
31%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
9
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Full Time Teachers
9
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Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
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College Prep
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Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
20
Reading
23
Science
22
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
33.3%
State Average
29.3%
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Science
16.7%
State Average
21.3%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
226:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
55.8%
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Female
44.2%
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White
91.6%
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Hispanic
7.4%
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Black
1.1%
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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
29 Students
Lake Area Technical College
15 Students
Dakota State University
15 Students
Southeast Technical College
12 Students
University of South Dakota
11 Students
Mitchell Technical College
9 Students
Black Hills State University
8 Students
Northern State University
8 Students
Dakota Wesleyan University
8 Students
University of Iowa
7 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
10 Students
Elementary Education
9 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
5 Students
Biology
4 Students
Radiologic Technician
3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
2 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
2 Students
Dental Hygiene
2 Students
Agricultural Business
2 Students
Athletic Training
2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/28/2025
It's overall a good school. The lunch and facilities could use an upgrade, like the mold. There is no AC or heating in the main gym, but I guess four large fans compensate?
GreatSchools Reviews
9/30/2008
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
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Shawn Harvey
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Tony Cady
Tony Cady
Market First Real Estate
(605) 640-5329
68 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$255K - $275K Price Range
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Tim Berberich
Tim Berberich
Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls
(605) 250-6873
96 Total Sales
3 in Attendance Zone
$20K - $255K Price Range
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Cindy Hockett-Sommervold
Cindy Hockett-Sommervold
Responds QuicklyThe Experience Real Estate, Inc
(605) 550-8517
379 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$115,000 Price
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Steve Sprecher
Steve Sprecher
Responds QuicklyAce Realty, LLC
(605) 570-5175
39 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$152,000 Price
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Laurie Smith
Laurie Smith
Ace Realty, LLC
(605) 570-5206
215 Total Sales
10 in Attendance Zone
$55K - $279K Price Range
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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 95 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. 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 3.57, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 21. 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.