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Sturgis Academy (Closed 2004)

12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
Sturgis Academy serves 50 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
16%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sturgis Academy?
50 students attend Sturgis Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sturgis Academy students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sturgis Academy?
Sturgis Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sturgis Academy offer ?
Sturgis Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sturgis Academy part of?
Sturgis Academy is part of Meade School District 46-1.

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