Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07

41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 serves 4 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 74%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in SD)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07's student population of 4 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
(12-13)
≥50%
73%
(12-13)
≥50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
(13-14)
≥50%
81%
(22-23)
75%
22.5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07?
The graduation rate of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07?
4 students attend Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 students are White.
What grades does Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 offer ?
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 part of?
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 is part of Hanson School District 30-1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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