Needs Improvement
#549 of 574 schools in SD
Todd County Achievement High School - 17
High School · Todd County School District 66-1
PO Box 87, Mission, SD 57555
Enrollment
39
Score
3.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
39
Score
3.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#549 of 574
In Mission
#4 of 4
public schools
In district
#8 of 8
Todd County School District 66-1
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Todd County Achievement High School - 17
High School in Mission · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Resource Center - 11
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Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18
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About Todd County Achievement High School - 17
Todd County Achievement High School - 17 is a public high school in Mission, SD, part of Todd County School District 66-1. Todd County Achievement High School - 17 serves approximately 39 students, and covers grades 9th-12th. Todd County Achievement High School - 17 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #549 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for Todd County Achievement High School - 17 show 25% math proficiency (2016 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2016 EdFacts).
- This school 3.3 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.3
- SD avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
At 39 students, Todd County Achievement High School - 17 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.
Todd County Achievement High School - 17 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.
41% of students at Todd County Achievement High School - 17 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Todd County Achievement High School - 17 — Students at Todd County Achievement High School - 17 score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2015-16)
Based on 2 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
How Todd County Achievement High School - 17 Compares
See how Todd County Achievement High School - 17 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 87, Mission, SD 57555
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Todd County Achievement High School - 17 may also want to explore other high schools in the area. VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 29.8 miles away, in nearby Valentine), which scores notably higher. Another option is White River High School - 01 (rated 7.2/10, 19.0 miles away, in nearby White River), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Todd County High School - 01 (rated 5.2/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mission, see our Mission schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 29.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Center - 11 Mission | 0.0 mi | — |
| Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18 Mission | 0.0 mi | — |
| Todd County High School - 01 Mission | 0.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Todd County Middle School - 10 Mission | 0.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Todd County Elementary - 16 Mission | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Rosebud Elementary - 04 Rosebud | 10.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Lakeview Elementary - 09 Crookston | 16.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Klein Elementary - 08 Mission | 14.0 mi | — |
| O'Kreek Elementary - 14 O'Kreek | 14.1 mi | — |
| White River Elementary - 02 White River | 19.0 mi | 6.5 |
| White River High School - 01 White River | 19.0 mi | 7.2 |
| White River Middle School - 04 White River | 19.0 mi | 5.8 |
| St. Francis Indian School St. Francis | 16.4 mi | — |
| SAPA UN CATHOLIC ACADEMY ELEMENTARY Saint Francis | 16.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Littleburg Elementary - 12 Valentine | 20.4 mi | — |
| He Dog Elementary - 05 Parmelee | 20.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Spring Creek Elementary - 07 St. Francis | 22.5 mi | 5.7 |
| VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Valentine | 29.8 mi | 8.5 |
| VALENTINE MIDDLE SCHOOL Valentine | 29.9 mi | 8.3 |
| VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL Valentine | 29.8 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57555 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$38,772
Median Home Value
$73,800
Median Rent
$535/mo
Population
3,530
College Educated
21.6%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty Rate
38.5%
Median Age
27.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 Belle Fourche, SD | 3.8 |
| Abbott House High School - 07 Mitchell, SD | 4.0 |
| White Lake High School - 01 White Lake, SD | 4.5 |
| Doland High School - 01 Doland, SD | — |
| EDUCATION & INTEGRATION SERVICES Sioux Falls, SD | — |
| Falls Academy - 08 Hartford, SD | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Todd County Achievement High School - 17
What grades does Todd County Achievement High School - 17 serve?
Todd County Achievement High School - 17 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Todd County Achievement High School - 17?
Todd County Achievement High School - 17 has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
How does Todd County Achievement High School - 17 rank in SD?
Todd County Achievement High School - 17 ranks #549 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Todd County Achievement High School - 17's MySchoolScout rating?
Todd County Achievement High School - 17 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Todd County Achievement High School - 17?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Todd County Achievement High School - 17 has 25% math proficiency (2016 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2016 EdFacts).
Is Todd County Achievement High School - 17 a charter school?
No, Todd County Achievement High School - 17 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Todd County Achievement High School - 17 a Title I school?
No, Todd County Achievement High School - 17 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Todd County Achievement High School - 17?
100.0% of students at Todd County Achievement High School - 17 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Todd County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (605) 856-3544
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
Resources & Links
District
Todd County School District 66-1- District Enrollment
- 2,049
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,832
- District Rank
- #8 of 8
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