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Mobridge High School - 01

1107 1st Ave E, Mobridge, SD 57601Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
182
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$13,193
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 27% vs nat'l
33/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 33% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 182 students in grades 09–12 in Mobridge, South Dakota.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,193 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 33th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Mobridge High School - 01 is a small high in Mobridge, South Dakota, serving grades 09–12 with 182 students. The district invests $13,193 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 33/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Mobridge High School - 01

182
Total Students
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
27%
Free Lunch
16
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 Distribution83 male · 99 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility27%
National avg 52% · 49 students
Student Composition
61%
27%
Asian1%
White61%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black1%
Multiracial7%
Native American27%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 468044100449

Academic Outcomes at Mobridge 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
33
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 33th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 6th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57601

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,193Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,193
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,805
Student Support$2,507
Administration$1,583
Operations$1,979
Other$1,319
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,193 spent per student, an estimated $5,845 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
45%
State government
36.8%
Local (property tax)
45.2%
Federal programs
18.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (33/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
↓
Middle
Mobridge Middle School - 02
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyWalworth County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMobridge-Pollock 62-6 →
Phone: (605)845-9202
NCES ID: 468044100449
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mobridge 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 Mobridge-Pollock 62-6
Elem
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03
149 students · KG–02
● 33 opp29% FRL
Mid
Mobridge Middle School - 02
127 students · 06–08
● 33 opp32% FRL
Elem
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
116 students · 03–05
● 33 opp32% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1107 1st Ave E, Mobridge, SD 57601
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.