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Parkston High School - 01

102A S Chapman Dr, Parkston, SD 57366Parkston School District 33-3 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
122
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$11,771
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 18% vs nat'l
10.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 34% vs nat'l
64/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 27% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 122 students in grades 09–12 in Parkston, South Dakota.
18% below average funding
District spends $11,771 per pupil, 18% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 64th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Parkston High School - 01 is a small high in Parkston, South Dakota, serving grades 09–12 with 122 students. The district invests $11,771 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 23% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 64/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Parkston High School - 01

122
Total Students
10.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
23%
Free Lunch
12
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 Distribution61 male · 61 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility23%
National avg 52% · 28 students
Student Composition
92%
White92%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black2%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 465430000492

Academic Outcomes at Parkston High School - 01

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE80
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
78%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 64th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57366

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,771Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,771
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,179
Student Support$2,236
Administration$1,413
Operations$1,766
Other$1,177
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,771 spent per student, an estimated $5,214 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
48%
State government
35.1%
Local (property tax)
47.8%
Federal programs
17.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (64/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • 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
Parkston Elementary - 02Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
↓
Middle
Parkston Middle School - 05
↓
High School
Our HomeParkston Virtual School - 92
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyHutchinson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictParkston School District 33-3 →
Phone: (605)928-3368
NCES ID: 465430000492
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Parkston 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 Parkston School District 33-3
Elem
Parkston Elementary - 02
280 students · PK–05
● 64 opp24% FRL
Mid
Parkston Middle School - 05
102 students · 06–08
● 64 opp23% FRL
Elem
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
32 students · PK–08
● 64 opp91% FRL
High
Our Home
24 students · 05–12
● 64 opp88% FRL
Elem
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
22 students · PK–08
● 55 opp86% FRL
High
Parkston Virtual School - 92
0 students · 09–12
● 55 opp
District School Rankings
Location
102A S Chapman Dr, Parkston, SD 57366
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.