Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wolf Creek School - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 2% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 567 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wolf Creek School's attendance zone covers the entire Pine Ridge school district, encompassing approximately 2,096.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 48.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wolf Creek School - 02's student population of 567 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
567 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Wolf Creek School - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wolf Creek School - 02 is 0.04, 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
#619 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
98%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolf Creek School - 02's ranking?
Wolf Creek School - 02 is ranked #619 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 2% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wolf Creek School - 02?
567 students attend Wolf Creek School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wolf Creek School - 02 students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wolf Creek School - 02?
Wolf Creek School - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wolf Creek School - 02 offer ?
Wolf Creek School - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Wolf Creek School - 02 part of?
Wolf Creek School - 02 is part of Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1.
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