Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 serves 5 students in grades 9-12.
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%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in SD)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07's student population of 5 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 is 0.00, 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
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
81%
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).
What is the graduation rate of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07?
The graduation rate of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07?
5 students attend Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 students are White.
What grades does Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 offer ?
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 part of?
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 is part of Hanson School District 30-1.
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