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Isna Wica Owayawa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 230 students in Isna Wica Owayawa School District.
Public Schools in Isna Wica Owayawa 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 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
726 Schools
# Students
230 Students
146,805 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
10,616 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)61.4%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.53
% American Indian
100%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
n/a
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Isna Wica Owayawa School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
25 Eagle Dr
Oglala, SD 57764
(605) 867-6875
Oglala, SD 57764
(605) 867-6875
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Isna Wica Owayawa School District?
Isna Wica Owayawa School District manages 1 public schools serving 230 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Isna Wica Owayawa School District?
100% of Isna Wica Owayawa School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Isna Wica Owayawa School District?
Isna Wica Owayawa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
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