Serving 168 students in grades 9-12, Groton Area High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Groton Area High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Groton Area High School - 01's student population of 168 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Groton Area High School - 01 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Groton Area High School - 01 is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#136 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Groton Area High School - 01's ranking?
Groton Area High School - 01 is ranked #136 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Groton Area High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Groton Area High School - 01 is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Groton Area High School - 01?
168 students attend Groton Area High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Groton Area High School - 01 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Groton Area High School - 01?
Groton Area High School - 01 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Groton Area High School - 01 offer ?
Groton Area High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Groton Area High School - 01 part of?
Groton Area High School - 01 is part of Groton Area School District 06-6.
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