Serving 4 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09 ranks in the bottom 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% SD state average).
How many students attend Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09?
4 students attend Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09 students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09?
Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09 offer ?
Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09 part of?
Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09 is part of Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District.
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