For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 alternative public high schools serving 685 students in South Dakota.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in South Dakota are Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07, Our Home Asap - 12 and E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Dakota alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 63% statewide average).
South Dakota alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 31%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in South Dakota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Our Home Asap - 12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40354 210th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Grades: 5-12
| 17 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
High Plains - 06
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Falls Academy - 08
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 5-12
| 25 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
New Beginnings - 89
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Todd County Achievement High School - 17
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #99.
Our Home
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 5-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1010.
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-0955
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-0955
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1111.
Rapid City High School - 45
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Columbus St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arise Shelter Care - 71
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
621 E Presentation St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Black Hills Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 07
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Leola Alternative School - 07
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3142
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3142
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Our Home Rediscovery - 77
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
40354-210th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Academy High School - 01
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
824 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wellfully - 65
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
22 Waterloo St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Grades: 1-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in South Dakota?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in South Dakota include Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07, Our Home Asap - 12 and E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07.
How many alternative public high schools are located in South Dakota?
20 alternative public high schools are located in South Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in South Dakota?
South Dakota alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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