- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hill City, SD
Hill City High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Hill City High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 463336000280
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill City High School - 01 earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hill City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill City 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, Hill City High School - 01 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hill City, SD.
School address
District: Hill City School District 51-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463336000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hill City High School - 01 held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 463336000280 · Hill City, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 13.2:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hill City Elementary - 02 (247 students)
Hill City High School - 01 held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Hill City High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hill City Elem
Hill City Elementary - 02
247 students
- This school
Hill City High School - 01
158 students
- Hill City Midd
Hill City Middle School - 04
115 students
What this shows Hill City High School - 01 reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill City High School - 01 compares
Hill City 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 50% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,450
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 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Hill City High School - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Hill City School District 51-2 reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill City High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill City Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill City Middle School - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill City High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- 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 (~158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hill City High School - 01
How many students attend Hill City High School - 01?
Hill City High School - 01 has 158 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hill City, SD. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill City High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill City High School - 01 is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Hill City High School - 01?
14.5% of students at Hill City 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 Hill City High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Hill City High School - 01 is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Hill City, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill City High School - 01?
Hill City High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Hill City High School - 01 rank among public schools in Hill City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill City High School - 01 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hill City, 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 Hill City School District 51-2?
Besides Hill City High School - 01, Hill City School District 51-2 also operates Hill City Elementary - 02 (247 students) and Hill City Middle School - 04 (115 students). See the Hill City School District 51-2 district page for the complete list.