School For The Deaf High School serves 18 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
17%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School District School For The Deaf
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend School For The Deaf High School?
18 students attend School For The Deaf High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of School For The Deaf High School students are White, and 17% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For The Deaf High School?
School For The Deaf High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does School For The Deaf High School offer ?
School For The Deaf High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is School For The Deaf High School part of?
School For The Deaf High School is part of School District School For The Deaf.
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