For the 2024 school year, there are 6 online public high schools serving 363 students in South Dakota.
South Dakota online public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 65% statewide average).
South Dakota online public high school have a Graduation Rate of 19%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Isucceed - 92, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public High Schools in South Dakota (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Chester Area Cyber School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
High Plains - 06
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Isucceed - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 New Wolf Creek Rd
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
206 School Street
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6693
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6693
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public high schools are offered in South Dakota?
6 online public high schools are available for South Dakota students.
What is the racial composition of online public high schools students in South Dakota?
South Dakota online public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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