Serving 19 students in grades 9-12, A.c.e. High Academy - 06 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
A.c.e. High Academy - 06's student population of 19 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of A.c.e. High Academy - 06 is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
8%
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 73% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SD state average).
How many students attend A.c.e. High Academy - 06?
19 students attend A.c.e. High Academy - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of A.c.e. High Academy - 06 students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A.c.e. High Academy - 06?
A.c.e. High Academy - 06 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does A.c.e. High Academy - 06 offer ?
A.c.e. High Academy - 06 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is A.c.e. High Academy - 06 part of?
A.c.e. High Academy - 06 is part of Custer School District 16-1.
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