Serving 96 students in grades 9-12, Ipswich High School - 01 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than 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 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- 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
Ipswich High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ipswich High School - 01's student population of 96 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Ipswich High School - 01 ranks within the top 5% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ipswich High School - 01 is 0.04, 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
#18 out of 636 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
98%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ipswich High School - 01's ranking?
Ipswich High School - 01 is ranked #18 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% 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 Ipswich High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Ipswich High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ipswich High School - 01?
96 students attend Ipswich High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ipswich High School - 01 students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ipswich High School - 01?
Ipswich High School - 01 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ipswich High School - 01 offer ?
Ipswich High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ipswich High School - 01 part of?
Ipswich High School - 01 is part of Ipswich ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District 22-6.
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