Todd County Achievement High School - 17

Serving 14 students in grades 9-12, Todd County Achievement High School - 17 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : <50% (Top 1% in SD)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Todd County Achievement High School - 17 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Todd County Achievement High School - 17's student population of 14 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Todd County Achievement High School - 17 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
(16-17)
<50%
47%
(16-17)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
100%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
68%
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
(20-21)
<50%
80%
This chart displays graduation rate of Todd County Achievement High School - 17 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Todd County Achievement High School - 17 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Todd County Achievement High School - 17?
The graduation rate of Todd County Achievement High School - 17 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Todd County Achievement High School - 17?
14 students attend Todd County Achievement High School - 17.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Todd County Achievement High School - 17 students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Todd County Achievement High School - 17?
Todd County Achievement High School - 17 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Todd County Achievement High School - 17 offer ?
Todd County Achievement High School - 17 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Todd County Achievement High School - 17 part of?
Todd County Achievement High School - 17 is part of Todd County School District 66-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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