Waubay High School

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Waubay High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
202 W School Rd,  Waubay, SD
Waubay School District
3.4
2.0
65 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.42

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
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
3.42
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
6
Full Time Teachers
6
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
21
Reading
26
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7.1%
State Average
29.3%
Science
14.3%
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
182:1

Student Diversity

Male
60%
Female
40%
White
52.3%
Native American
43.1%
Two or more races
4.6%

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.
Lake Area Technical College 13 Students
South Dakota State University 10 Students
North Dakota State University 9 Students
University of South Dakota 9 Students
Black Hills State University 9 Students
Northern State University 8 Students
Iowa State University 5 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 4 Students
Mitchell Technical College 4 Students
Sisseton Wahpeton College 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 5 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 4 Students
Psychology 3 Students
Elementary Education 3 Students
Agriculture 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 2 Students
Criminology 2 Students
Construction Management 2 Students
Archaeology 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 48 Reviews
4.0 Alum
2/13/2025
Very small school. My graduating class was 4. Everyone knows everyone, so that can be either good or bad. The administration was rather poor for my first years of high school, but it improved in my junior and senior years. There are good and bad teachers just like every school, but the good teachers outweigh the bad ones by a lot when I look back. Overall a decent school for a small town.
3.0 Niche User
4/14/2015
The academics offered at this school are probably above average. Teachers discipline students and push them to get better grades which helps in the long run.
4.0 Niche User
1/25/2014
Our school has not had any threats in the years I've been here.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 1 Review
2.0 other
11/3/2017
This school is fine for anyone who is pursing their education a tech school after graduation. However, for those going on to 4 year universities are not prepared, or anywhere near ready, to be able to compete. The students here are coddled by the faculty and whenever there is an issue, the administr...

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Waubay High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waubay, SD and is served by the Waubay School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 65 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Waubay 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 3.42. The average ACT score is 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waubay Middle School, Waubay Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Waubay has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waubay High School.

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