Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 serves 8 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82's student population of 8 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 is 0.41, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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 Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82?
8 students attend Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82?
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 offer ?
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 part of?
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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