Serving 449 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (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 449 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakota Tech High School - 10 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakota Tech High School - 10 is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#624 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
95%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
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 #624 out of 636 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakota Tech High School - 10?
The graduation rate of Lakota Tech High School - 10 is 35-39%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lakota Tech High School - 10?
449 students attend Lakota Tech High School - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lakota Tech High School - 10 students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakota Tech High School - 10?
Lakota Tech High School - 10 has a student ration of 20:1, 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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