Serving 39 students in grades 9-12, Todd County Achievement High School - 17 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in SD)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Todd County Achievement High School - 17 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Todd County Achievement High School - 17's student population of 39 students has grown by 178% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
The diversity score of Todd County Achievement High School - 17 is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
12:1
American Indian
97%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Todd County Achievement High School - 17?
The graduation rate of Todd County Achievement High School - 17 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Todd County Achievement High School - 17?
39 students attend Todd County Achievement High School - 17.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Todd County Achievement High School - 17 students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Todd County Achievement High School - 17?
Todd County Achievement High School - 17 has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Todd County Achievement High School - 17 offer ?
Todd County Achievement High School - 17 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Todd County Achievement High School - 17 part of?
Todd County Achievement High School - 17 is part of Todd County School District 66-1.
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