How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Northwestern High School - 01 | Northwestern Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mellette, SD | Mellette, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 91 | 56 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| 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 | Northwestern High School - 01 | Northwestern Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,438 | $13,438 |
| District | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Northwestern High School - 01 | Northwestern Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 89.3% |
| African American | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 3.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.1% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Northwestern High School - 01 | Northwestern Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 364:1 | 224:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.4% | 23.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.