For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 176 students in Clear Lake, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Clear Lake, SD is Deuel High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clear Lake, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Clear Lake have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Clear Lake, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deuel High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Clear Lake, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deuel High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2163
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2163
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clear Lake, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clear Lake, SD include Deuel High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Clear Lake?
1 public high schools are located in Clear Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Lake?
Clear Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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