For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,059 students in Oglala Lakota County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD are Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92 and Lakota Tech High School - 10. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oglala Lakota County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Oglala Lakota County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Oglala Lakota County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 27%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakota Tech High School - 10, with 35-39% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Oglala Lakota County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 New Wolf Creek Rd
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Lakota Tech High School - 10
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6697
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6697
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
438 Main Street
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-6150
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-6150
Grades: K-12
| 766 students
Rank: n/an/a
206 School Street
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6693
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6693
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Thorpe Loop
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Grades: K-12
| 702 students
Oglala Lakota County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 288-1948
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 288-1948
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Jct Bia 33 & 27
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-6300
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-6300
Grades: 5-8
| 156 students
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Grades: 5-8
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD include Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92 and Lakota Tech High School - 10.
How many public high schools are located in Oglala Lakota County?
5 public high schools are located in Oglala Lakota County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oglala Lakota County?
Oglala Lakota County public high schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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