George S Mickelson Alternative High School - 04
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 12:1.
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 Rankings
George S Mickelson Alternative High School - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
George S Mickelson Alternative High School - 04's student population of 15 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
16%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
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