9th Grade Academy - 72 serves 59 students in grades 9-10.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
44%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
52%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend 9th Grade Academy - 72?
59 students attend 9th Grade Academy - 72.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of 9th Grade Academy - 72 students are White, 44% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 9th Grade Academy - 72?
9th Grade Academy - 72 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does 9th Grade Academy - 72 offer ?
9th Grade Academy - 72 offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is 9th Grade Academy - 72 part of?
9th Grade Academy - 72 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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