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Arlington High School - 01 vs. Lake Preston High School - 01

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School Overview

School
Arlington High School - 01
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Lake Preston High School - 01
300 1st St Ne
Lake Preston, SD 57249
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Arlington High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Lake Preston High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 86 students in grades 9-12, Arlington High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 10:1 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 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Lake Preston High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
86 students
51 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arlington High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Preston High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arlington High School - 01.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Preston High School - 01.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
8 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arlington High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Preston High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
6:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arlington High School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington School District 38-1 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake Preston High School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lake Preston School District 38-3 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#127 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
#202 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arlington High School - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Preston High School - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in SD)
<50%
(Top 30% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arlington High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington School District 38-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Preston High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lake Preston School District 38-3 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-79%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Top 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arlington High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arlington School District 38-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Preston High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lake Preston School District 38-3 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arlington High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Arlington School District 38-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Preston High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lake Preston School District 38-3 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Top 50% in SD)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Arlington High School - 01 with the average graduation rate observed in the Arlington School District 38-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lake Preston High School - 01 with the average graduation rate observed in the Lake Preston School District 38-3 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Arlington High School - 01 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lake Preston High School - 01 by grade.
Grade 9 Students
21
12
Grade 10 Students
15
15
Grade 11 Students
21
11
Grade 12 Students
29
13

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Arlington High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Arlington School District 38-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arlington High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington School District 38-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Preston High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lake Preston School District 38-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arlington High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington School District 38-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake Preston High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lake Preston School District 38-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arlington High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington School District 38-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake Preston High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lake Preston School District 38-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
89%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arlington High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington School District 38-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake Preston High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lake Preston School District 38-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arlington High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington School District 38-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake Preston High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lake Preston School District 38-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.20
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arlington High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington School District 38-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake Preston High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lake Preston School District 38-3 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arlington High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington School District 38-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake Preston High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lake Preston School District 38-3 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arlington High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington School District 38-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake Preston High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lake Preston School District 38-3 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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