Serving 384 students in grades 9-12, Madison 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison High School - 01's student population of 384 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Bulldog Colors
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madison 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 Madison High School - 01 is 0.28, 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
#304 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
White
84%
66%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison High School - 01's ranking?
Madison High School - 01 is ranked #304 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Madison High School - 01 is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Madison High School - 01?
384 students attend Madison High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Madison High School - 01 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison High School - 01?
Madison High School - 01 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Madison High School - 01 offer ?
Madison High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison High School - 01 part of?
Madison High School - 01 is part of Madison Central School District 39-2.
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