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Best South Dakota Online Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 online public high schools serving 493 students in South Dakota.
South Dakota online public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 63% statewide average).
South Dakota online public high school have a Graduation Rate of 24%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is High Plains - 06, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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Best Online Public High Schools in South Dakota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Area Cyber School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
High Plains - 06
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14 New Wolf Creek Rd
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Isucceed - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 82:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public high schools are offered in South Dakota?
5 online public high schools are available for South Dakota students.
What is the racial composition of online public high schools students in South Dakota?
South Dakota online public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).

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