At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 192
87
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
16%-19.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Ethan High School - 01 is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Ethan, South Dakota. The school enrolls 87 students. It is part of the Ethan School District 17-1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
16% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 35% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictEthan School District 17-1
County46035
CityEthan
ZIP57334
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID462250000194
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment87
White93.1%
Hispanic / Latino2.3%
Black / African American1.1%
Two or More Races3.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
93.1%
Hispanic
2.3%
Black
1.1%
Two+
3.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.