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Public High Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in South Dakota

The average student-teacher ratio in South Dakota public high schools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 8:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Public High Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in South Dakota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Eagle Butte High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
W Frontier Ave
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 8-12
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Elk Mountain High School - 04
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Sdsbvi High School - 02
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Rank: #88.
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Arise Shelter Care - 71
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
621 E Presentation St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Doland High School - 01
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Bowdle High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Colome High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Edgemont High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Mcintosh High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Hoven High School - 01
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
98 5th Ave W
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Lake Preston High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
300 1st St Ne
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(605) 847-4455
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Sanborn Central High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Spring Lake Colony High School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
21727 452nd Ave
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Tripp-delmont High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
105 S Sloan
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Wakpala High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Brentwood Colony Virtual High School - 92
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Jones County High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Marty Indian School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
100 South Main
Marty, SD 57361
(605) 384-2212
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Oelrichs High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Scotland High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Selby High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Wellfully - 65
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 1-12
22 Waterloo St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
White Lake High School - 01
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Rank: #33 - 4633. - 46.
Andes Central High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7671
Rank: #33 - 4633. - 46.
Arlington High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Rank: #33 - 4633. - 46.
Armour High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
604 3rd St
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
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