Serving 568 students in grades 9-12, Tea Area High School - 03 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tea Area High School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tea Area High School - 03's student population of 568 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tea Area High School - 03 ranks within the top 10% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tea Area High School - 03 is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 616 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
2%
3%
White
87%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tea Area High School - 03's ranking?
Tea Area High School - 03 is ranked #39 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tea Area High School - 03?
The graduation rate of Tea Area High School - 03 is 95%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Tea Area High School - 03?
568 students attend Tea Area High School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Tea Area High School - 03 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tea Area High School - 03?
Tea Area High School - 03 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tea Area High School - 03 offer ?
Tea Area High School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tea Area High School - 03 part of?
Tea Area High School - 03 is part of Tea Area School District 41-5.
School Reviews
5 12/6/2018
I loved my time at tea, the class size is small enough where almost everyone in my grade was friends with everyone else, all of the extracurricular activities are top notch, especially band and basketball, and the teachers are all easy to talk to, even for the more shy kids
2 2/14/2015
This is the worst school in South Dakota. The principle is worthless and so is his little maid. If I were you I would never send any of your kids to Tea Area High school. They treat you like your 10 years younger than you really are. Also if someone asked me what I learned from this school would be how to mess around rather than any preparing for the real world.
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