Tiospa Zina Tribal School serves 546 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: 50-59%
- Math Proficiency: 6%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤1%
- Science Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tiospa Zina Tribal School's student population of 546 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Wicake-Honesty, Tehinda-Guidance, Waunsida-Compassion, Okciya-Generosity, Ohoda-Respect, and Woksape-Understanding
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tiospa Zina Tribal School 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)
6%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tiospa Zina Tribal School?
The graduation rate of Tiospa Zina Tribal School is 50-59%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Tiospa Zina Tribal School?
546 students attend Tiospa Zina Tribal School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tiospa Zina Tribal School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tiospa Zina Tribal School?
Tiospa Zina Tribal School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tiospa Zina Tribal School offer ?
Tiospa Zina Tribal School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tiospa Zina Tribal School part of?
Tiospa Zina Tribal School is part of Tiospa Zina Tribal School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Love this school, it is very friendly here at Tiospa Zina. They strive for excellence and working to find the very best in each and every kid :)
5 10/10/2025
Good school used to come here when I was in 3rd grade, nice teachers, good food and double lunches and breakfasts, not very hard school work.
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