Serving 17 students in grades 5-12, Our Home Asap - 12 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Our Home Asap - 12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Our Home Asap - 12's student population of 17 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Our Home Asap - 12 is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
12%
3%
White
64%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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 46% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Our Home Asap - 12?
17 students attend Our Home Asap - 12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Our Home Asap - 12 students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Our Home Asap - 12?
Our Home Asap - 12 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Our Home Asap - 12 offer ?
Our Home Asap - 12 offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Our Home Asap - 12 part of?
Our Home Asap - 12 is part of Huron School District 02-2.
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