Serving 64 students in grades 9-12, Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (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
Top Rankings
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10's student population of 64 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 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 Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
45%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
3%
3%
White
36%
67%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10's ranking?
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 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 Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10?
The graduation rate of Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 is 10%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10?
64 students attend Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 students are American Indian, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10?
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 offer ?
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 part of?
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 is part of LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1.
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