For the 2025 school year, there are 6 online public high schools serving 501 students in South Dakota.
South Dakota online public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 63% statewide average).
South Dakota online public high school have a Graduation Rate of 29%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92, 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 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public High Schools in South Dakota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester Area Cyber School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
High Plains - 06
Alternative 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
| 61 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
Isucceed - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #55.
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Grades: 9-12
| 108 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public high schools are offered in South Dakota?
6 online public high schools are available for South Dakota students.
What is the racial composition of online public high schools students in South Dakota?
South Dakota online public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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