High School Immersion - Whs - 59 serves 21 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
81%
3%
White
5%
66%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
69%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend High School Immersion - Whs - 59?
21 students attend High School Immersion - Whs - 59.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of High School Immersion - Whs - 59 students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School Immersion - Whs - 59?
High School Immersion - Whs - 59 has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does High School Immersion - Whs - 59 offer ?
High School Immersion - Whs - 59 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High School Immersion - Whs - 59 part of?
High School Immersion - Whs - 59 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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