Serving 6 students in grades 9-12, Aurora Plains High School - 05 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aurora Plains High School - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Aurora Plains High School - 05's student population of 6 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Aurora Plains High School - 05 is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
12:1
American Indian
50%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
50%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% SD state average).
How many students attend Aurora Plains High School - 05?
6 students attend Aurora Plains High School - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Aurora Plains High School - 05 students are American Indian, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora Plains High School - 05?
Aurora Plains High School - 05 has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Aurora Plains High School - 05 offer ?
Aurora Plains High School - 05 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aurora Plains High School - 05 part of?
Aurora Plains High School - 05 is part of Plankinton School District 01-1.
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