- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mitchell, SD
Mitchell High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 464839000442
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell High School - 01 earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Mitchell · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 90% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Mitchell, SD.
School address
District: Mitchell School District 17-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464839000442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Mitchell High School - 01 held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 464839000442 · Mitchell, SD High · MID · TRAD
879 enr · 18.3:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell Middle School - 02 (578 students)
Mitchell High School - 01 held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 50.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Mitchell High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mitchell High School - 01
879 students
- Mitchell Middl
Mitchell Middle School - 02
578 students
- L. B. Williams
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
438 students
- Gertie Belle R
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
379 students
- Longfellow Ele 290
Longfellow Elementary - 05
290 students
- Rosedale Colon 21
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
21 students
What this shows Mitchell High School - 01 reports 879 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell High School - 01 compares
Mitchell 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 22% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 90% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$10,795
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Mitchell High School - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mitchell School District 17-2 reports $10,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mitchell High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Mitchell
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~879 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell High School - 01
How many students attend Mitchell High School - 01?
Mitchell High School - 01 has 879 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mitchell, SD. CCD year-over-year: 896 (2022-23) → 909 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High School - 01 is 18.3:1, which is 35% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mitchell High School - 01?
22.5% of students at Mitchell 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 Mitchell High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell High School - 01 is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Mitchell, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell High School - 01?
Mitchell High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Mitchell High School - 01 rank among high schools in Mitchell?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Mitchell, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mitchell on the city page.
What other schools are in Mitchell School District 17-2?
Besides Mitchell High School - 01, Mitchell School District 17-2 also operates Mitchell Middle School - 02 (578 students), L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 (438 students), and Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 (379 students). See the Mitchell School District 17-2 district page for the complete list.