Platte Hi School (Closed 2008)

Platte Hi School serves 136 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
136 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Platte Hi School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Platte Hi School and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Platte Hi School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Platte Hi School and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Platte Hi School and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Platte Hi School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Platte Hi School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
School District Name
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Platte Hi School?
136 students attend Platte Hi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Platte Hi School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platte Hi School?
Platte Hi School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Platte Hi School offer ?
Platte Hi School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Platte Hi School part of?
Platte Hi School is part of Platte - Geddes School District 11-5.

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