Career Learning Center - 71 serves 11 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
27%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
64%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Career Learning Center - 71?
11 students attend Career Learning Center - 71.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Career Learning Center - 71 students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Career Learning Center - 71?
Career Learning Center - 71 has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Career Learning Center - 71 offer ?
Career Learning Center - 71 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Career Learning Center - 71 part of?
Career Learning Center - 71 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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