Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, High Plains - 06 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Plains - 06's student population of 62 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
![This chart displays total students of High Plains - 06 by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of High Plains - 06 by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/138000/138311/high-plains---06-chart-jpAh09.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
High Plains - 06 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Plains - 06 is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of High Plains - 06 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of High Plains - 06 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/138000/138311/high-plains---06-chart-bf6vky1.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of High Plains - 06 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of High Plains - 06 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/138000/138311/high-plains---06-chart-4aF5Oy.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of High Plains - 06 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of High Plains - 06 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/138000/138311/high-plains---06-chart-7LT34a.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in High Plains - 06 and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in High Plains - 06 and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/138000/138311/high-plains---06-chart-G83KIm.png)
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in High Plains - 06 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in High Plains - 06 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/138000/138311/high-plains---06-chart-1KKww7.png)
Black
n/a
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in High Plains - 06 and the percentage of Black public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in High Plains - 06 and the percentage of Black public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/138000/138311/high-plains---06-chart-bpIfOsb.png)
White
92%
69%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in High Plains - 06 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in High Plains - 06 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/138000/138311/high-plains---06-chart-bg25GPI.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in High Plains - 06 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in High Plains - 06 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/138000/138311/high-plains---06-chart-bmaEXIK.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in High Plains - 06. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in High Plains - 06.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/138000/138311/high-plains---06-chart-b2FgMwD.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/138000/138311/high-plains---06-chart-IzmlcL.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of High Plains - 06 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of High Plains - 06 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/138000/138311/high-plains---06-chart-bpIfOt4.png)
Graduation Rate
40-59%
82%
![This chart displays graduation rate of High Plains - 06 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of High Plains - 06 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/138000/138311/high-plains---06-chart-bqMutM9.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Plains - 06's ranking?
High Plains - 06 is ranked #272 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Plains - 06?
The graduation rate of High Plains - 06 is 40-59%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend High Plains - 06?
62 students attend High Plains - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of High Plains - 06 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does High Plains - 06 offer ?
High Plains - 06 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High Plains - 06 part of?
High Plains - 06 is part of Chester Area School District 39-1.
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