Scotland Junior High School (Closed 2023)

Scotland Junior High School serves 117 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
117 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 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
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American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
3%
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White
99%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Scotland Junior High School 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
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Scotland Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Scotland Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Scotland Junior High School?
117 students attend Scotland Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Scotland Junior High School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotland Junior High School?
Scotland Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scotland Junior High School offer ?
Scotland Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Scotland Junior High School part of?
Scotland Junior High School is part of Scotland School District 04-3.

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