SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

C+

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

40%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

41%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Willow Lake High School - 01 Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

40%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

N/A%
5%

ELA Proficiency

N/A%
5%

Science Proficiency

40%
36%

SD Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

90%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

47%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

47%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
1%

AP Computer Science

0%
0%

AP Math

0%
0%

SD Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

27.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.88 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

11.66 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$69,286

SD Average: $76,929

Unemployment Rate

0.9%

SD Average: 3.2%

Median Home value

$197,238

SD Average: $246,998

Median Rent

$769 /mo

SD Average: $957

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

90.3%

SD Average: 92.9%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

9:1

SD Average: 14:1

Number of Teachers

10

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$49,393

Average for all teachers in Willow Lake School District 12-3

Student to Counselor Ratio

57:1

SD Average: 221:1

Number of Support Staff

2

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

SD Average: 97%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

94%

SD Average: 85%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

0

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

2

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

0

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$6365 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$6.63

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

95%

Native American

3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

0%

Latino

2%

Multiracial

0%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

24%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

12%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Willow Lake High School - 01

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Hamlin High School - 01

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Distance: 17.1 mi
Clark High School - 01

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Distance: 18.1 mi
Watertown High School - 01

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Distance: 32.5 mi
Huron High School - 01

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Distance: 35.0 mi
Estelline High School - 01

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Distance: 36.6 mi
Sioux Valley High School - 01

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Distance: 41.2 mi
Wolsey Wessington High School - 01

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Distance: 43.8 mi
Brookings High School - 01

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Distance: 47.8 mi
Hendricks Senior High

  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Distance: 60.4 mi
Milbank High School - 01

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Distance: 64.1 mi