Leola Alternative School - 07 serves 11 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leola Alternative School - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Leola Alternative School - 07's student population of 11 students has grown by 22% 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
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Leola Alternative School - 07 is 0.17, 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
11:1
12:1
White
91%
66%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
67%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
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 Leola Alternative School - 07?
11 students attend Leola Alternative School - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Leola Alternative School - 07 students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leola Alternative School - 07?
Leola Alternative School - 07 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Leola Alternative School - 07 offer ?
Leola Alternative School - 07 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Leola Alternative School - 07 part of?
Leola Alternative School - 07 is part of Leola School District 44-2.
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