9th Grade Academy - 72 (Closed 2013)

  • 9th Grade Academy - 72 served 59 students in grades 9-10.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
  • Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 29%.

School Overview

School TypeAlternative school
Grades OfferedGrades 9-10
Total Students59 students
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Total Classroom Teachers9 teachers
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School Comparison

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year DataThis SchoolState Level (SD)
Overall School Rank--
Student : Teacher Ratio7:114:1
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American Indian
45%
16%
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Hispanic
1%
5%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
53%
71%
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All Ethnic GroupsThis chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in 9th Grade Academy - 72.This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in SD.
Diversity Score0.520.26
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School Statewide TestingView Education Department Test Scores
School District NameRapid City Area 51-4 School District
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education

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