Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07

41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 6 students in grades 9-12, Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 74%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • : ≥50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in SD)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07's student population of 6 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
(12-13)
≥50%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
≥50%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
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2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.00
(13-14)
≥50%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07?
The graduation rate of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07?
6 students attend Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 students are White.
What grades does Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 offer ?
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 part of?
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 is part of Hanson School District 30-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • : ≥50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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