The average student:teacher ratio in South Dakota public high schools is approximately 13:1 (2024).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
7:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Public High Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in South Dakota (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Aurora Plains High School - 05
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
W Frontier Ave
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sdsbvi High School - 02
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
Hwy 34 East Cherry Creek Rd
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Dakota Reach - 06
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Project Search - Avera Mckennan 07
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 12
1325 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Teachwell Strive -05
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 10-12
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10
Vocational School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
22023 Job Corps Ctr
Nemo, SD 57759
(605) 578-2371
Nemo, SD 57759
(605) 578-2371
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
New Beginnings - 89
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-12
1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
245 Crazy Horse School Drive
Wanblee, SD 57577
(605) 462-6792
Wanblee, SD 57577
(605) 462-6792
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
1132 N Crescent Street
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-3773
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-3773
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Success - 39
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Edmunds Central High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Hoven High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
98 5th Ave W
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Our Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 5-12
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
101 Thorpe Circle
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Spearfish At Canyon Hills High School - 10
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Armour High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
604 3rd St
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
2004 E Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Colome High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
101 Chieftain Road
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Eureka High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Harding County High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Herreid High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Marion High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
100 South Main
Marty, SD 57361
(605) 384-2212
Marty, SD 57361
(605) 384-2212
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Our Home Asap - 12
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 5-12
40354 210th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Rutland High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average public high schools student:teacher ratio?
The South Dakota average public high schools student:teacher ratio is 13:1 for 2024.
What are the public high schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in South Dakota?
The best top ranked public high schools in South Dakota include Aurora Plains High School - 05, E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07 and Eagle Butte High School - 01.
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