For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 223 students in American Horse School District.
Public Schools in American Horse School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 0.53.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
734 Schools
# Students
223 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.53
% American Indian
100%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
n/a
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best American Horse School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
100 W. Main St.
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to American Horse School District?
American Horse School District manages 1 public schools serving 223 students.
What is the racial composition of students in American Horse School District?
100% of American Horse School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of American Horse School District?
American Horse School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
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