Serving 21 students in grades 6-12, Success - 39 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 5:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success - 39 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Success - 39's student population of 21 students has grown by 23% 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
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Success - 39 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success - 39 is 0.48, 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
#272 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
10%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
5%
3%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success - 39's ranking?
Success - 39 is ranked #272 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Success - 39 often compared to?
Success - 39is often viewed alongside schools like Teachwell Academy High School - 01, Structured Teaching - 12 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).
What is the graduation rate of Success - 39?
The graduation rate of Success - 39 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Success - 39?
21 students attend Success - 39.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Success - 39 students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Success - 39?
Success - 39 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Success - 39 offer ?
Success - 39 offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success - 39 part of?
Success - 39 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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