Serving 360 students in grades 6-12, Joe Foss Alternative School - 22 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
15%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
10%
3%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)35-39%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joe Foss Alternative School - 22?
The graduation rate of Joe Foss Alternative School - 22 is 35-39%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Joe Foss Alternative School - 22?
360 students attend Joe Foss Alternative School - 22.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Joe Foss Alternative School - 22 students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe Foss Alternative School - 22?
Joe Foss Alternative School - 22 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joe Foss Alternative School - 22 offer ?
Joe Foss Alternative School - 22 offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Joe Foss Alternative School - 22 part of?
Joe Foss Alternative School - 22 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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