Serving 8 students in grades 9-12, Sunset Colony High School - 06 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in SD)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Colony High School serves the west part of Britton, SD, covering an area of approximately 0.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Colony High School - 06's student population of 8 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunset Colony High School - 06 is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
White
100%
66%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)50%
23.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunset Colony High School - 06?
The graduation rate of Sunset Colony High School - 06 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sunset Colony High School - 06?
8 students attend Sunset Colony High School - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sunset Colony High School - 06 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Colony High School - 06?
Sunset Colony High School - 06 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunset Colony High School - 06 offer ?
Sunset Colony High School - 06 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Colony High School - 06 part of?
Sunset Colony High School - 06 is part of Britton-Hecla School District 45-4.
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