Alternative Program (Closed 2006)

Alternative Program serves 18 students in grades 6-12. 
Minority enrollment was 22% 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 6-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
17%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
48%
21%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alternative Program?
18 students attend Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Alternative Program students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Alternative Program offer ?
Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alternative Program part of?

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