- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sisseton, SD
Sisseton High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Sisseton High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 460005301239
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sisseton High School - 01 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sisseton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sisseton High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 89% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sisseton High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sisseton, SD.
School address
District: Sisseton School District 54-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460005301239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Sisseton High School - 01 held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 460005301239 · Sisseton, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 17.9:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside Elementary - 03 (380 students)
Sisseton High School - 01 held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Sisseton High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary - 03
380 students
- This school
Sisseton High School - 01
304 students
- Sisseton Middl
Sisseton Middle School - 02
281 students
What this shows Sisseton High School - 01 reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sisseton High School - 01 compares
Sisseton 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 42% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 89% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$13,105
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 50.3%
White 31.9%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Sisseton High School - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Sisseton School District 54-2 reports $13,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sisseton High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Elementary - 03 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sisseton Middle School - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sisseton High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sisseton High School - 01
How many students attend Sisseton High School - 01?
Sisseton High School - 01 has 304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sisseton, SD. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sisseton High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Sisseton High School - 01 is 17.9:1, which is 32% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sisseton High School - 01?
40.9% of students at Sisseton 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 Sisseton High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Sisseton High School - 01 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 50.3% of enrollment, in Sisseton, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sisseton High School - 01?
Sisseton High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Sisseton High School - 01 rank among public schools in Sisseton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sisseton High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sisseton, 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 Sisseton School District 54-2?
Besides Sisseton High School - 01, Sisseton School District 54-2 also operates Westside Elementary - 03 (380 students) and Sisseton Middle School - 02 (281 students). See the Sisseton School District 54-2 district page for the complete list.