Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 serves 9 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82's student population of 9 students has declined by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 is 0.35, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
22%
14%
White
78%
66%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82?
9 students attend Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 students are White, and 22% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82?
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 offer ?
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 part of?
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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