Dell Rapids High School

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Dell Rapids High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1216 N Garfield Ave,  Dell Rapids, SD
Dell Rapids School District
3.8
2.5
315 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
84.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
41%
State Average
29.3%
Science
19%
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
311:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
White
90.5%
Hispanic
6.3%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 74 Students
University of South Dakota 62 Students
Southeast Technical College 27 Students
Augustana University 25 Students
Dakota State University 23 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 19 Students
University of Iowa 15 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 15 Students
University of Sioux Falls 15 Students
Iowa State University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 24 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Business 13 Students
Biology 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 8 Students
Marketing 7 Students
Graphic Design 6 Students
Elementary Education 5 Students
Dental Hygiene 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 59 Reviews
4.0 Alum
9/16/2022
Great school where teachers often go the extra mile to help out struggling students. Good kids and great athletics/clubs to keep them occupied.
5.0 Senior
5/1/2022
Dell Rapids High School is overall an amazing school. All of the faculty and hand-picked to give the students the best education possible. The facilities and new and updated to give a comfortable learning environment for students. As a senior, I feel very prepared to go to college after the education that I have received here.
5.0 Senior
7/29/2021
DRHS is a great school with amazing teachers and educational opportunities. I am extremely happy with my experience at DRHS.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
4.0 other
3/5/2026
I graduated from DRHS in 2017. I had a good high school experience. There were plenty of dual enrollment courses, most teachers were friendly. This school set me up for success in college.
1.0 parent
3/12/2018
Judgemental teachers, councelers, and staff! I would strongly suggest you open enroll if your in the school district. If you as a parent are not involved in all aspects of this school your child/childeren will suffer.

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Dell Rapids High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dell Rapids, SD, in the Dell Rapids neighborhood, and is served by the Dell Rapids School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 315 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Dell Rapids 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 87%, and the average ACT score is 25. The average home value in this area is $329,894. Discover additional schools in the area, like Saint Mary Catholic Schools, Dell Rapids Middle School, Dell Rapids Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Dell Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dell Rapids High School.

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