For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 155 students in Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District.
Public Schools in Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 0.53.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
727 Schools
# Students
155 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.53
% American Indian
100%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
n/a
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
101 School Dr
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-5588
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-5588
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District?
Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District manages 1 public schools serving 155 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District?
100% of Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District?
Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
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