Alternative Education Center - 73 (Closed 2013)

Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, 
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
62 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
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American Indian
47%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
50%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alternative Education Center - 73?
62 students attend Alternative Education Center - 73.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Alternative Education Center - 73 students are White, 47% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Alternative Education Center - 73 offer ?
Alternative Education Center - 73 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alternative Education Center - 73 part of?
Alternative Education Center - 73 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.

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