Serving 6 students in grades 9-12, Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05's student population of 6 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is 0.45, 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)
(16-17)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
33%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
67%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% SD state average).
How many students attend Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05?
6 students attend Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 students are White, and 33% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 offer ?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 part of?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is part of Plankinton School District 01-1.
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