Yankton High School is a public high school in Yankton, South Dakota, United States. It serves students in grades 9-12 for Yankton School District 63-3.
Serving 962 students in grades 9-12, Yankton High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% 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 44% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 962 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 5% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yankton High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Yankton High School - 01's student population of 962 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
962 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yankton High School - 01 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yankton High School - 01 is 0.33, 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
#167 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
81%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Yankton High School - 01's ranking?
Yankton High School - 01 is ranked #167 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yankton High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Yankton High School - 01 is 94%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Yankton High School - 01?
962 students attend Yankton High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Yankton High School - 01 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yankton High School - 01?
Yankton High School - 01 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Yankton High School - 01 offer ?
Yankton High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Yankton High School - 01 part of?
Yankton High School - 01 is part of Yankton School District 63-3.
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