- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Highmore, SD
Highmore High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Highmore High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 468044000324
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highmore High School - 01 earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Highmore · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highmore High School - 01 has class sizes smaller than 90% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highmore High School - 01 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Highmore, SD.
School address
District: Highmore-Harrold 34-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 468044000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Highmore High School - 01 grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 468044000324 · Highmore, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 7.8:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Highmore Elementary - 02 (133 students)
Highmore High School - 01 grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Highmore High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highmore Eleme
Highmore Elementary - 02
133 students
- This school
Highmore High School - 01
62 students
- Highmore Jr. H 34
Highmore Jr. High - 03
34 students
What this shows Highmore High School - 01 reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highmore High School - 01 compares
Highmore High School - 01 is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 43% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 57% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 10% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$14,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 62 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Highmore High School - 01 is about as mixed as the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Highmore-Harrold 34-2 reports $14,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highmore High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highmore Elementary - 02 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highmore Jr. High - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highmore High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~62 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highmore High School - 01
How many students attend Highmore High School - 01?
Highmore High School - 01 has 62 students enrolled. It is a high school in Highmore, SD. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highmore High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Highmore High School - 01 is 7.8:1, which is 43% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highmore High School - 01?
12.3% of students at Highmore 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 Highmore High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Highmore High School - 01 is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Highmore, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highmore High School - 01?
Highmore High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Highmore High School - 01 rank among public schools in Highmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Highmore High School - 01 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Highmore, 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 Highmore-Harrold 34-2?
Besides Highmore High School - 01, Highmore-Harrold 34-2 also operates Highmore Elementary - 02 (133 students) and Highmore Jr. High - 03 (34 students). See the Highmore-Harrold 34-2 district page for the complete list.