Average
#320 of 574 schools in SD
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10
High School · Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
PO Box 110, Nemo, SD 57759
Enrollment
64
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
6.0
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
64
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
6.0
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#320 of 574
In district
#2 of 4
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 is a public high school in Nemo, SD, part of Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1. Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 serves approximately 64 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #320 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- SD avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
At 64 students, Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 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.
Test scores at Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.1:1 students to teachers, Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 — Students at Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 20 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.
How Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 Compares
See how Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO Box 110, Nemo, SD 57759
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 (rated 7.8/10, 14.6 miles away, in nearby Lead), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hill City High School - 01 (rated 7.1/10, 19.6 miles away, in nearby Hill City), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Stevens High School - 42 (rated 6.2/10, 16.0 miles away, in nearby Rapid City), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Nemo, see our Nemo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 16.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57759 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$127,396
Median Home Value
$473,500
Population
393
College Educated
17.9%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty Rate
42%
Median Age
52.6
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| Highmore High School - 01 Highmore, SD | 6.1 |
| Iroquois High School - 01 Iroquois, SD | 5.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10
What grades does Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 serve?
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10?
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10?
The student-teacher ratio at Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 rank in SD?
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 ranks #320 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10's MySchoolScout rating?
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 a charter school?
No, Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 a Title I school?
No, Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10?
95.3% of students at Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.3%
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lawrence County
- Phone
- (605) 578-2371
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
Resources & Links
District
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1- District Enrollment
- 671
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,005
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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