Arise Shelter Care - 71 serves 4 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arise Shelter Care - 71 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Arise Shelter Care - 71's student population of 4 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Arise Shelter Care - 71 is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
25%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
25%
3%
White
50%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Arise Shelter Care - 71?
4 students attend Arise Shelter Care - 71.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Arise Shelter Care - 71 students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, and 25% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arise Shelter Care - 71?
Arise Shelter Care - 71 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Arise Shelter Care - 71 offer ?
Arise Shelter Care - 71 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arise Shelter Care - 71 part of?
Arise Shelter Care - 71 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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