- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waubay, SD
Waubay High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Waubay High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 467668000720
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waubay High School - 01 earns 44/100 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.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Waubay · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waubay 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, Waubay High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waubay, SD.
School address
District: Waubay School District 18-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467668000720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Waubay High School - 01 grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 5.7 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 467668000720 · Waubay, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 13:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Waubay Elementary - 02 (88 students)
Waubay High School - 01 grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 5.7 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Waubay High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waubay Element
Waubay Elementary - 02
88 students
- This school
Waubay High School - 01
65 students
- Waubay Middle 24
Waubay Middle School - 03
24 students
What this shows Waubay High School - 01 reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waubay High School - 01 compares
Waubay 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 74% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$15,087
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
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 19 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 43.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Waubay High School - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Waubay School District 18-3 reports $15,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waubay High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waubay Elementary - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waubay Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waubay High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waubay High School - 01
How many students attend Waubay High School - 01?
Waubay High School - 01 has 65 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waubay, SD. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waubay High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Waubay High School - 01 is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Waubay High School - 01?
50.0% of students at Waubay 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 Waubay High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Waubay High School - 01 is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Waubay, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waubay High School - 01?
Waubay High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Waubay High School - 01 rank among public schools in Waubay?
By Resource Investment Index, Waubay High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waubay, 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 Waubay School District 18-3?
Besides Waubay High School - 01, Waubay School District 18-3 also operates Waubay Elementary - 02 (88 students) and Waubay Middle School - 03 (24 students). See the Waubay School District 18-3 district page for the complete list.