The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 75%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (13-14)
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(13-14)78%
11%
Asian
(13-14)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(13-14)11%
5%
Black
(13-14)n/a
3%
White
(13-14)11%
77%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
26%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 76% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average).
How many students attend Voa - Shelter Care - 62?
9 students attend Voa - Shelter Care - 62.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Voa - Shelter Care - 62 students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What grades does Voa - Shelter Care - 62 offer ?
Voa - Shelter Care - 62 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Voa - Shelter Care - 62 part of?
Voa - Shelter Care - 62 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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