Serving 29 students in grades 5-12, Falls Academy - 08 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 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falls Academy - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Falls Academy - 08's student population of 29 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Falls Academy - 08 is 0.48, 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)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
American Indian
69%
14%
Black
3%
3%
White
21%
66%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Falls Academy - 08?
29 students attend Falls Academy - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Falls Academy - 08 students are American Indian, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Falls Academy - 08 offer ?
Falls Academy - 08 offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Falls Academy - 08 part of?
Falls Academy - 08 is part of West Central School District 49-7.
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