Serving 52 students in grades 3-8, Virtual - 90 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virtual - 90's student population of 52 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
52 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Virtual - 90 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virtual - 90 is 0.53, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
12:1

American Indian
8%
14%

Asian
4%
2%

Hispanic
8%
8%

Black
6%
3%

White
67%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
31%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virtual - 90's ranking?
Virtual - 90 is ranked #453 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Virtual - 90?
52 students attend Virtual - 90.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Virtual - 90 students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virtual - 90?
Virtual - 90 has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Virtual - 90 offer ?
Virtual - 90 offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Virtual - 90 part of?
Virtual - 90 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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