Enrollment
215
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hot Springs, SD
Hot Springs High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Hot Springs High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 463448000288
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hot Springs High School - 01 earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hot Springs 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, Hot Springs High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hot Springs, SD.
School address
District: Hot Springs School District 23-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463448000288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.3%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hot Springs High School - 01 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hot Springs High School - 01
Hot Springs High School - 01 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Hot Springs, South Dakota, enrolling 215 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 215 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 104 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #104, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 632 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hot Springs School District 23-2 spends $9,971 per pupil, 26% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hot Springs School District 23-2 also operates Hot Springs Elementary - 02 (306 students) and Hot Springs Middle School - 06 (189 students) alongside Hot Springs High School - 01.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hot Springs High School - 01 compares
Hot Springs High School - 01 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 54% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$9,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.0%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Hot Springs High School - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hot Springs School District 23-2, which includes Hot Springs High School - 01.
$9,971
Per student
-26%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 24.2%
Federal 24.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hot Springs High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hot Springs Middle School - 06 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hot Springs High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~215 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hot Springs High School - 01
How many students attend Hot Springs High School - 01?
Hot Springs High School - 01 has 215 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hot Springs, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs High School - 01 is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Hot Springs High School - 01?
13.3% of students at Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Hot Springs High School - 01 is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hot Springs High School - 01?
Hot Springs High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hot Springs High School - 01 rank among public schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hot Springs, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hot Springs on the city page.
Is Hot Springs High School - 01 a good school?
Hot Springs High School - 01 earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hot Springs School District 23-2?
Besides Hot Springs High School - 01, Hot Springs School District 23-2 also operates Hot Springs Elementary - 02 (306 students) and Hot Springs Middle School - 06 (189 students). See the Hot Springs School District 23-2 district page for the complete list.
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