A.c.e. High Academy - 06 serves 16 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A.c.e. High Academy - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
A.c.e. High Academy - 06's student population of 16 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of A.c.e. High Academy - 06 is 0.33, 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)
(12-13)≥50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
White
81%
66%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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 73% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SD state average).
How many students attend A.c.e. High Academy - 06?
16 students attend A.c.e. High Academy - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of A.c.e. High Academy - 06 students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A.c.e. High Academy - 06?
A.c.e. High Academy - 06 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does A.c.e. High Academy - 06 offer ?
A.c.e. High Academy - 06 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is A.c.e. High Academy - 06 part of?
A.c.e. High Academy - 06 is part of Custer School District 16-1.
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