Serving 10 students in grades 9-12, Aurora Plains Academy 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 3:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05's student population of 10 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. 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
3:1
12:1
American Indian
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
20%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
70%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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 Academy High School - 05?
10 students attend Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 10% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 offer ?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 part of?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is part of Plankinton School District 01-1.
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