Leola Alternative School - 07 serves 13 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leola Alternative School - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Leola Alternative School - 07's student population of 13 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Leola Alternative School - 07 is 0.15, 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.
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
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
67%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Leola Alternative School - 07?
13 students attend Leola Alternative School - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Leola Alternative School - 07 students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Leola Alternative School - 07 offer ?
Leola Alternative School - 07 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Leola Alternative School - 07 part of?
Leola Alternative School - 07 is part of Leola School District 44-2.
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