Skip to main content

Below Average

#49 of 56 private schools in SD

O'gorman High School

School · Sioux Falls, SD

A private school in Sioux Falls, SD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

3201 S KIWANIS AVE, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index22%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D1.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment2,200
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in SD

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where O'gorman High School 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,454/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sioux Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$74,066

Median home value

$247,900

Median rent

$956/mo

College educated

43.7%

Homeownership

65.1%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White87.9%
Hispanic3.5%
Two or More3.1%
Black3.0%
Asian2.2%
Native American0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.0 mi8Compare →
Cornerstone SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9K–122.4 mi39Compare →
Sioux Falls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1PK–122.7 mi241Compare →
Sioux Falls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4PK–122.7 mi233Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

O'gorman High School is listed in Sioux Falls, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About O'gorman High School

O'gorman High School is a private school in Sioux Falls, SD, serving approximately 2,200 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 56 private schools in SD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about O'gorman High School

What grades does O'gorman High School serve?

O'gorman High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend O'gorman High School?

O'gorman High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at O'gorman High School?

The student-teacher ratio at O'gorman High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does O'gorman High School rank in SD?

O'gorman High School ranks #49 of 56 private schools in SD.

What is O'gorman High School's MySchoolScout rating?

O'gorman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is O'gorman High School a private school?

Yes, O'gorman High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is O'gorman High School a religious school?

O'gorman High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
2,200
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
137
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Minnehaha County
Area population (ZIP 57105)
22,764
Area average commute
14.9 min
Area median age
37.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 57105; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

About our data · How we calculate scores

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.