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Chamberlain High School - 01

1000 Sorensen Dr, Chamberlain, SD 57325Chamberlain School District 07-1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
272
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$16,186
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 13% vs nat'l
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 19% vs nat'l
58/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 272 students in grades 09–12 in Chamberlain, South Dakota.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,186 per pupil, 13% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 58th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Chamberlain High School - 01 is a mid-sized high in Chamberlain, South Dakota, serving grades 09–12 with 272 students. The district invests $16,186 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Chamberlain High School - 01

272
Total Students
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
43%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution143 male · 129 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility43%
National avg 52% · 118 students
Student Composition
56%
36%
Asian1%
White56%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Native American36%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 461200000119

Academic Outcomes at Chamberlain High School - 01

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
80-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
78%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 58th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57325

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,186Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,186
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,122
Student Support$3,075
Administration$1,942
Operations$2,428
Other$1,619
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,186 spent per student, an estimated $7,170 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
40%
State government
25.2%
Local (property tax)
40.2%
Federal programs
34.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
↓
Middle
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyBrule County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictChamberlain School District 07-1 →
Phone: (605)234-4467
NCES ID: 461200000119
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Chamberlain seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Chamberlain School District 07-1
Elem
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
397 students · KG–05
● 58 opp53% FRL
Mid
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
182 students · 06–08
● 58 opp45% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1000 Sorensen Dr, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.