Flandreau Indian Boarding School serves 157 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: 35-39%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flandreau Indian Boarding School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Flandreau Indian Boarding School's student population of 157 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Flandreau Indian Boarding School is 0.00, which is less 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)
(18-19)≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Flandreau Indian Boarding School?
The graduation rate of Flandreau Indian Boarding School is 35-39%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Flandreau Indian Boarding School?
157 students attend Flandreau Indian Boarding School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Flandreau Indian Boarding School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flandreau Indian Boarding School?
Flandreau Indian Boarding School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Flandreau Indian Boarding School offer ?
Flandreau Indian Boarding School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Flandreau Indian Boarding School part of?
Flandreau Indian Boarding School is part of Flandreau Indian Boarding School District.
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