- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 460468000036
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Baltic · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Baltic High School - 01 held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 460468000036 · Baltic, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 13.7:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Baltic Elementary - 02 (307 students)
Baltic High School - 01 held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Baltic High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baltic Element
Baltic Elementary - 02
307 students
- This school
Baltic High School - 01
151 students
- Baltic Middle 110
Baltic Middle School - 03
110 students
What this shows Baltic High School - 01 reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baltic High School - 01 compares
Baltic High School - 01 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
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.
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
District finance for Baltic School District 49-1 reports $9,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~151 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.