Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10's student population of 60 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 is 0.66, which is more 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
#272 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
45%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
8%
3%
White
37%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10's ranking?
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 is ranked #272 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10?
The graduation rate of Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 is 10%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10?
60 students attend Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 students are American Indian, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10?
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 offer ?
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 part of?
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 is part of LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1.
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