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#553 of 574 schools in SD

Lakota Tech High School - 10

High School · Oglala Lakota County 65-1 · Batesland, SD

An Oglala Lakota County 65-1 high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 109, Batesland, SD 57716

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • 24.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness2.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate24.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$23,648
Chronic Absenteeism96.7%

Students at Lakota Tech High School - 10 score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 5% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lakota Tech High School - 10 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,964

College educated

37.6%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty rate

19.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57716; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Oglala Lakota County 65-1

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92Enrollment path unverified4.29–12Not available167Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Oglala Lakota County 65-1

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$23,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
36.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lakota Tech High School - 10 is listed in Oglala Lakota County 65-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lakota Tech High School - 10

Lakota Tech High School - 10 is a public high school in Batesland, SD, part of Oglala Lakota County 65-1, serving approximately 424 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #553 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakota Tech High School - 10

What grades does Lakota Tech High School - 10 serve?

Lakota Tech High School - 10 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lakota Tech High School - 10?

Lakota Tech High School - 10 has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota Tech High School - 10?

The student-teacher ratio at Lakota Tech High School - 10 is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakota Tech High School - 10 rank in SD?

Lakota Tech High School - 10 ranks #553 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Lakota Tech High School - 10's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakota Tech High School - 10 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lakota Tech High School - 10?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakota Tech High School - 10 has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Lakota Tech High School - 10 a charter school?

No, Lakota Tech High School - 10 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lakota Tech High School - 10 a Title I school?

No, Lakota Tech High School - 10 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakota Tech High School - 10?

100.0% of students at Lakota Tech High School - 10 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
424
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
vocational
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Oglala Lakota County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
96.7%
4-Year Graduation
24.5%
Area population (ZIP 57716)
381
Area median age
47
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57716; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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