- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 463448000288
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 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 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 21
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Hot Springs High School - 01 shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 463448000288 · Hot Springs, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 11.3:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Hot Springs Elementary - 02 (306 students)
Hot Springs High School - 01 shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Hot Springs High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hot Springs El
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
306 students
- This school
Hot Springs High School - 01
215 students
- Hot Springs Mi
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
189 students
What this shows Hot Springs High School - 01 reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hot Springs High School - 01 compares
Hot Springs High School - 01 is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,609
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
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.
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
District finance for Hot Springs School District 23-2 reports $10,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~215 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 27.
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 21/100 (lower 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 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.
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.