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Chamberlain High School - 01

Public | 9-12 | 300 students

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Posted September 28, 2009

We are lucky in the fact that Chamberlain is a small school, yet can still offer students the amenities that larger schools offer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

The teachers really care about the students and go out of their way to help them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

It's wonderful because all the teachers work very hard to give the kids individualized attention which is a rarity in this day and age!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

CHS has the most amazing music and drama department I've ever seen! The teachers are so dedicated and talented and share not just their classroom time to teach, but also much of their free time. The results are astounding: Nearly every year, Trisha Burke leads the way in the state finals for drama, Mr. Carlson's band plays beautifully and many have gone to state, and Mrs. Stryzewski's choir sing like angels! This is all done in a town of about 2400 people. Shows what a person can do when their heart is in the right place!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

I love Chamberlain high school because they have the best teachers and they care about excelling in academics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

I love CHS because, it has a great system going on...we learn more each day, we don't take no for an answer, we try our best to get our work done...our teachers are there to help us anytime we need it...I love that we are school spirited and we attend as much games as possible...We all love CHS.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 17, 2009

We get laptops and it makes the school day even better. The teachers are awesome and our principle is totally cool. =D
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 17, 2009

The teachers give us that extra push that we need. We have an amazing school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 14, 2009

Chamberlain High School exceeds in many qualities. The teachers all know what they are doing and are all very active in the students lives. The teachers are all willing to help students in many different areas, including councelling, teaching, learning, etc.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

46 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
57%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 31% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 40% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Students60%
Female64%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial70%
Native American33%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female58%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial80%
Native American25%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the South Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the South Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 81%
American Indian/Alaska Native 32% 12%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Black 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 37%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1000 Sorenson Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
Phone: (605) 234-4467

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