Lakota Tech High School is a public high school in unincorporated Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, near the Pine Ridge census-designated place and with a Pine Ridge postal address. It is in the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. It is a part of the Oglala Lakota County School District.
Serving 414 students in grades 9-12, Lakota Tech High School - 10 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakota Tech High School - 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lakota Tech High School - 10's student population of 414 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 94% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Lakota Tech High School - 10 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakota Tech High School - 10 is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#606 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
95%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)99%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakota Tech High School - 10's ranking?
Lakota Tech High School - 10 is ranked #606 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakota Tech High School - 10?
The graduation rate of Lakota Tech High School - 10 is 50-59%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lakota Tech High School - 10?
414 students attend Lakota Tech High School - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lakota Tech High School - 10 students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakota Tech High School - 10?
Lakota Tech High School - 10 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lakota Tech High School - 10 offer ?
Lakota Tech High School - 10 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Lakota Tech High School - 10 part of?
Lakota Tech High School - 10 is part of Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1.
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