How do these schools compare?
| Metric | De Smet High School - 01 | Lake Preston High School - 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | De Smet, SD | Lake Preston, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 95 | 41 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 5.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | De Smet High School - 01 | Lake Preston High School - 01 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,208 | $17,235 |
| District | De Smet School District 38-2 | Lake Preston School District 38-3 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | De Smet High School - 01 | Lake Preston High School - 01 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.6% | 92.7% |
| African American | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | De Smet High School - 01 | Lake Preston High School - 01 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 215:1 | 55:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 4.9% | 30.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.