Serving 54 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 bottom 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 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10's student population of 54 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
American Indian
55%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
39%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
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 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 20%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10?
54 students attend Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 students are American Indian, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10?
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 has a student ration of 9:1, 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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