Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Kimball High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% 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 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kimball High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Kimball High School - 01's student population of 84 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Motto
Home of the Kiotes and WiLdKats
School Rankings
Kimball High School - 01 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kimball High School - 01 is 0.21, 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
#293 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Kimball School District 07-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kimball High School - 01's ranking?
Kimball High School - 01 is ranked #293 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kimball High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Kimball High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Kimball High School - 01?
84 students attend Kimball High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kimball High School - 01 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kimball High School - 01?
Kimball High School - 01 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kimball High School - 01 offer ?
Kimball High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kimball High School - 01 part of?
Kimball High School - 01 is part of Kimball School District 07-2.
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