George S Mickelson Alternative High School - 04
Tel:
(605) 472-4520
George S Mickelson Alternative High School - 04 serves 15 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 49%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
George S Mickelson Alternative High School - 04 places among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
George S Mickelson Alternative High School - 04's student population of 15 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 15 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of George S Mickelson Alternative High School - 04 is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | ≤20% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | ≤20% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 16% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 86% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.48 |
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Graduation Rate (15-16) | <50% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09) | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Redfield School District 56-4 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to George S Mickelson Alternative High School - 04 is Redfield High School - 01 (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Redfield Junior High - 02 (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Redfield Elementary - 03 (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Redfield Redfield Elementary - 03 Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 354 students10
1.2 miles
502 E 2nd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520 1.2 PK-6 354 - Redfield Redfield High School - 01 Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 168 students10
1.2 miles
502 E 2nd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520 1.2 9-12 168 - Redfield Redfield Junior High - 02 Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 100 students10
1.2 miles
502 E 2nd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520 1.2 7-8 100 - Redfield George S Mickelson Alternative Elementary - 06 Alternative School Grades: 2-8 | 2 students
1.7 miles
17267 3rd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520 1.7 2-8 2 - Tulare Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 50 students10
8.5 miles
401 4th Ave
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171 8.5 9-12 50
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