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Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
High School · Plankinton School District 01-1
1400 E 10th St, Plankinton, SD 57368
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
3:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
3:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
High School in Plankinton · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is a public high school in Plankinton, SD, part of Plankinton School District 01-1. Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 serves approximately 6 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 show 25% math proficiency (2016 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2016 EdFacts). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 6 students, Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3:1 students to teachers, Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 6 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Address
- 1400 E 10th St, Plankinton, SD 57368
- Phone
- (605) 942-5437
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2015-16)
Based on 2 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Location
1400 E 10th St, Plankinton, SD 57368
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Corsica-Stickney High School - 01 (rated 9.2/10, 21.1 miles away, in nearby Corsica). Another option is Mount Vernon High School- 01 (rated 7.9/10, 10.3 miles away, in nearby Mount Vernon). Additionally, Wessington Springs High School - 01 (rated 7.9/10, 25.2 miles away, in nearby Wessington Springs). For more schools in Plankinton, see our Plankinton schools guide .
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20 within 25.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57368 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,645
Median Home Value
$143,300
Median Rent
$877/mo
Population
1,090
College Educated
25.7%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Median Age
39.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
What grades does Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 serve?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 has an enrollment of approximately 6 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 has 25% math proficiency (2016 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2016 EdFacts).
Is Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 a charter school?
No, Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 a Title I school?
No, Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 6
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Aurora County
- Phone
- (605) 942-5437
Resources & Links
District
Plankinton School District 01-1- District Enrollment
- 297
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,389
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