Serving 453 students in grades 9-12, Lakota Tech High School - 10 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakota Tech High School - 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lakota Tech High School - 10's student population of 453 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakota Tech High School - 10 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakota Tech High School - 10 is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1
American Indian
96%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
1%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakota Tech High School - 10's ranking?
Lakota Tech High School - 10 is ranked #575 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakota Tech High School - 10?
The graduation rate of Lakota Tech High School - 10 is 20-29%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Lakota Tech High School - 10?
453 students attend Lakota Tech High School - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lakota Tech High School - 10 students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakota Tech High School - 10?
Lakota Tech High School - 10 has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lakota Tech High School - 10 offer ?
Lakota Tech High School - 10 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakota Tech High School - 10 part of?
Lakota Tech High School - 10 is part of Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District.
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