Enrollment
151
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltic, SD
Baltic High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Baltic High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 460468000036
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baltic High School - 01 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Baltic · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Baltic High School - 01 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baltic High School - 01 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Baltic, SD.
School address
District: Baltic School District 49-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460468000036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.2%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baltic High School - 01 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baltic High School - 01
Baltic High School - 01 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Baltic, South Dakota, enrolling 151 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.2% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the South Dakota average.
With 151 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 151 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Baltic School District 49-1 spends $9,550 per pupil, 29% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Baltic School District 49-1 also operates Baltic Elementary - 02 (307 students) and Baltic Middle School - 03 (110 students) alongside Baltic High School - 01.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baltic High School - 01 compares
Baltic High School - 01 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 78% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,550
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Baltic High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltic School District 49-1, which includes Baltic High School - 01.
$9,550
Per student
-29%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 44.4%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Baltic High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltic Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baltic High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~151 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Baltic High School - 01
How many students attend Baltic High School - 01?
Baltic High School - 01 has 151 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltic, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltic High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltic High School - 01 is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baltic High School - 01?
6.2% of students at Baltic High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baltic High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Baltic High School - 01 is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Baltic, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baltic High School - 01?
Baltic High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baltic High School - 01 rank among public schools in Baltic?
By Resource Investment Index, Baltic High School - 01 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Baltic, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Baltic on the city page.
Is Baltic High School - 01 a good school?
Baltic High School - 01 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baltic School District 49-1?
Besides Baltic High School - 01, Baltic School District 49-1 also operates Baltic Elementary - 02 (307 students) and Baltic Middle School - 03 (110 students). See the Baltic School District 49-1 district page for the complete list.
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