Philip High School

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Philip High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
330 Scottie Ave,  Philip, SD
Haakon School District
4.2
109 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
8
Full Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
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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Test Scores

Math
27.3%
State Average
29.3%
Science
18.2%
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
286:1

Student Diversity

Male
56%
Female
44%
White
88.1%
Two or more races
5.5%
Native American
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Hispanic
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
South Dakota State University 34 Students
Mitchell Technical College 21 Students
University of South Dakota 19 Students
Lake Area Technical College 13 Students
Black Hills State University 9 Students
University of Wyoming 8 Students
Dakota Wesleyan University 7 Students
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 6 Students
Augustana University 5 Students
Chadron State College 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 7 Students
Dental Hygiene 5 Students
Occupational Therapist Assistant 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Veterinary Sciences 4 Students
Agricultural Business 4 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 3 Students
Elementary Education 3 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 28 Reviews
5.0 Parent
2/26/2023
Philip High School is a wonderful place of education, and I enjoy having our girl attend the. For a small town Philip offers a good variety of sports, activities, groups, and opportunities. We are lucky to have such a great school system in our rural area.
5.0 Senior
12/16/2020
Philip High School is the one and only high school in the small town of Philip, South Dakota. Here, we strive for greatness and take care of one another, allowing every person to pursue his or her dream in life.
5.0 Niche User
1/15/2016
I think the teachers are of great quality, have individual teaching styles, know their subject of teaching, communicate very well, and are wanting the students to succeed.

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Philip High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Philip, SD and is served by the Haakon School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 109 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Philip High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 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 Philip Junior High School, Philip Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Philip has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Philip High School.

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