Alternative Education Center - 73 serves 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 34% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
47%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
50%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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