- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wagner, SD
Wagner High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Wagner 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 467542000695
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wagner High School - 01 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wagner · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wagner 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, Wagner High School - 01 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wagner, SD.
School address
District: Wagner Community School District 11-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467542000695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Wagner High School - 01 grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 467542000695 · Wagner, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wagner Elementary - 02 (333 students)
Wagner High School - 01 grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Wagner High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wagner Element
Wagner Elementary - 02
333 students
- Wagner Middle
Wagner Middle School - 03
283 students
- This school
Wagner High School - 01
201 students
- Early Learning 102
Early Learning Center - 04
102 students
What this shows Wagner High School - 01 reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wagner High School - 01 compares
Wagner High School - 01 is a growing 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$15,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 49.8%
White 31.3%
Two or More 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Wagner 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 Wagner Community School District 11-4 reports $15,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wagner High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wagner Middle School - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wagner High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wagner High School - 01
How many students attend Wagner High School - 01?
Wagner High School - 01 has 201 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wagner, SD. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wagner High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Wagner High School - 01 is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Wagner High School - 01?
100.0% of students at Wagner 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 Wagner High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Wagner High School - 01 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 49.8% of enrollment, in Wagner, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wagner High School - 01?
Wagner High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Wagner High School - 01 rank among public schools in Wagner?
By Resource Investment Index, Wagner High School - 01 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wagner, 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 Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Besides Wagner High School - 01, Wagner Community School District 11-4 also operates Wagner Elementary - 02 (333 students), Wagner Middle School - 03 (283 students), and Early Learning Center - 04 (102 students). See the Wagner Community School District 11-4 district page for the complete list.