- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Scotland, SD
Scotland High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Scotland High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 466518000569
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotland High School - 01 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Scotland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotland High School - 01 has class sizes smaller than 94% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotland High School - 01 ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Scotland, SD.
School address
District: Scotland School District 04-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466518000569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Scotland High School - 01 held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 466518000569 · Scotland, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 6.4:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotland Elementary - 02 (114 students)
Scotland High School - 01 held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Scotland High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotland Eleme
Scotland Elementary - 02
114 students
- Scotland Middl
Scotland Middle School - 05
84 students
- This school
Scotland High School - 01
64 students
What this shows Scotland High School - 01 reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scotland High School - 01 compares
Scotland 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 | 6.4:1 | ▼ 53% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 49% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 6% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$12,593
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Scotland High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Scotland School District 04-3 reports $12,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scotland High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scotland Middle School - 05 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scotland High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scotland High School - 01
How many students attend Scotland High School - 01?
Scotland High School - 01 has 64 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scotland, SD. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotland High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotland High School - 01 is 6.4:1, which is 53% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 59% 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 Scotland High School - 01?
14.8% of students at Scotland 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 Scotland High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Scotland High School - 01 is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Scotland, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotland High School - 01?
Scotland High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scotland High School - 01 rank among public schools in Scotland?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotland High School - 01 ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Scotland, 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 Scotland on the city page.
What other schools are in Scotland School District 04-3?
Besides Scotland High School - 01, Scotland School District 04-3 also operates Scotland Elementary - 02 (114 students) and Scotland Middle School - 05 (84 students). See the Scotland School District 04-3 district page for the complete list.