Dakota Reach - 06 serves 5 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dakota Reach - 06's student population of 5 students has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dakota Reach - 06 is 0.73, 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
n/a
12:1
American Indian
20%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
20%
3%
White
40%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dakota Reach - 06?
5 students attend Dakota Reach - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Dakota Reach - 06 students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Black, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Dakota Reach - 06 offer ?
Dakota Reach - 06 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dakota Reach - 06 part of?
Dakota Reach - 06 is part of Plankinton School District 01-1.
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