- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huron, SD
Huron High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Huron High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 463548000313
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huron High School - 01 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Huron · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Huron High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 96% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huron High School - 01 ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Huron, SD.
School address
District: Huron School District 02-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463548000313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Huron High School - 01 held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 463548000313 · Huron, SD High · MID · TRAD
852 enr · 21.3:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron Middle School - 02 (716 students)
Huron High School - 01 held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Huron High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Huron High School - 01
852 students
- Huron Middle S
Huron Middle School - 02
716 students
- Madison 2-3 Ce
Madison 2-3 Center - 19
474 students
- Buchanan K-1 C
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
467 students
- Washington 4-5
Washington 4-5 Center - 20
453 students
- Our Home Asap 23
Our Home Asap - 12
23 students
What this shows Huron High School - 01 reports 852 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huron High School - 01 compares
Huron 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 57% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▲ 31% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 852 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
852
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 96% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$12,082
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
Asian 19.4%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Huron High School - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huron School District 02-2 reports $12,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huron High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron Middle School - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison 2-3 Center - 19 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington 4-5 Center - 20 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Our Home Asap - 12 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huron High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~852 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huron High School - 01
How many students attend Huron High School - 01?
Huron High School - 01 has 852 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huron, SD. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 853 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huron High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Huron High School - 01 is 21.3:1, which is 57% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huron High School - 01?
37.8% of students at Huron 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 Huron High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Huron High School - 01 is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Huron, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huron High School - 01?
Huron High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Huron High School - 01 rank among public schools in Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Huron High School - 01 ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Huron, 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 Huron on the city page.
What other schools are in Huron School District 02-2?
Besides Huron High School - 01, Huron School District 02-2 also operates Huron Middle School - 02 (716 students), Madison 2-3 Center - 19 (474 students), and Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 (467 students). See the Huron School District 02-2 district page for the complete list.