Serving 16 students in grades 6-12, Structured Teaching - 12 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
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 4:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Structured Teaching - 12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Structured Teaching - 12's student population of 16 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
16 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Educate and prepare each student to succeed in a changing world.
School Rankings
Structured Teaching - 12 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Structured Teaching - 12 is 0.33, which is less 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
#258 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)87.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Structured Teaching - 12's ranking?
Structured Teaching - 12 is ranked #258 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Structured Teaching - 12 often compared to?
Structured Teaching - 12is often viewed alongside schools like Teachwell Academy High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
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).
How many students attend Structured Teaching - 12?
16 students attend Structured Teaching - 12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Structured Teaching - 12 students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Structured Teaching - 12?
Structured Teaching - 12 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Structured Teaching - 12 offer ?
Structured Teaching - 12 offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Structured Teaching - 12 part of?
Structured Teaching - 12 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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