Serving 92 students in grades 9-12, Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92's student population of 92 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92 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 Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92 is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#571 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
98%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92's ranking?
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92 is ranked #571 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92?
The graduation rate of Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92 is 60-79%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92?
92 students attend Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92 students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92?
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92 has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92 offer ?
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92 part of?
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92 is part of Wessington Springs School District 36-2.
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