Lakota Technical High School - 10

Summary:

Lakota Technical High School - 10 is a public high school located in Batesland, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 449 students. The school is part of the Oglala Lakota County 65-1 school district and appears to be a low-performing school, ranking 140 out of 141 South Dakota high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 0 out of 5 SchoolDigger star rating.

Lakota Technical High School - 10 has consistently low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 30.5% in 2023-2024 to 58.3% in 2022-2023, which are significantly lower than the state average. The school has also experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 1.0% in 2021-2022 to 14.3% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average. Additionally, Lakota Technical High School - 10 students perform significantly below the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for both English Language Arts and Science, with only 22.64% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 63.01%. The school has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

The nearby Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92 also performs poorly, with a 14.5% four-year graduation rate and a 43.3% dropout rate in 2023-2024, suggesting that the challenges faced by Lakota Technical High School - 10 may be systemic within the Oglala Lakota County 65-1 school district. Despite the low performance, Lakota Technical High School - 10 has relatively high per-student spending, raising questions about the effective use of resources and the need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes, particularly for male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom 10% and bottom 25% of South Dakota high schools, respectively.

Detail:

Public 9-12

206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716

(605) 455-6697

District: Oglala Lakota County 65-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
140^th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,007

Feeder schools for Lakota Technical High School - 10:

Elementary:	Batesland School - 01
	Red Shirt School - 04
	Rockyford School - 03
	Wolf Creek School - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 424

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

94.8%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakota Technical High School - 10 ranks worse than 99.3% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.76. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lakota Technical High School - 10 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (94.8%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakota Technical High School - 10 is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Lakota Technical High School - 10 employs 27.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakota Technical High School - 10 is $20,007.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakota Technical High School - 10:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakota Technical High School - 10 140^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Lakota Technical High School - 10 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Native American students:

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Rank History for Lakota Technical High School - 10

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Rank History for all students at Lakota Technical High School - 10

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.76	140^th	141	0.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakota Technical High School - 10

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.17	25^th	25	0.0%
2024	6.77	47^th	48	2.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Lakota Technical High School - 10

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.19	103^rd	107	3.7%

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Rank History for Native American students at Lakota Technical High School - 10

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.31	14^th	16	12.5%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lakota Technical High School - 10

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	3	8	295	0	5	311
2022	3	9	437	0	4	453
2023	5	11	428	3	2	449
2024	1	12	402	4	5	424

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakota Technical High School - 10

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	311	18.7	16.5	5.8
2022	453	18.3	24.6	99.1
2023	449	23.0	19.5	100
2024	424	27.8	15.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakota Technical High School - 10

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	311	18.7	16.5	5.8
2022	453	18.3	24.6	99.1
2023	449	23.0	19.5	100
2024	424	27.8	15.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakota Technical High School - 10

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$2,589 (15.0%)	$14,658 (85.0%)	$17,247
2022	$2,253 (13.3%)	$14,664 (86.7%)	$16,917
2023	$3,694 (18.5%)	$16,313 (81.5%)	$20,007

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Schools Near Lakota Technical High School - 10

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakota Technical High School - 10	Public	9-12	206 School St	Batesland	57716	Oglala Lakota County	Oglala Lakota County 65-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 455-6697	424	28	15.2	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	402 (94.8%)	4 (0.9%)	5 (1.2%)	1.8	140^th of 141 public high schools	0.7%					(n/a)	22.6		19.5		12.3	11.4	$20,007	$3,694	$16,313
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92	Public, Virtual	9-12	14 New Wolf Creek Rd	Pine Ridge	57716	Oglala Lakota County	Oglala Lakota County 65-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 455-6702	167	5	35.6	98.2%	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	152 (91.0%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.6%)								(n/a)		16.7	9.1				$20,689	$2,102	$18,587
Bennett County High School - 01	Public	9-12	202 E School St	Martin	57551	Bennett County	Bennett County School District 03-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 685-6330	128	13	9.9	100.0%	19 (14.8%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.5%)	1 (0.8%)	78 (60.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (17.2%)	35.9	94^th of 141 public high schools	33.3%		18.6	120^th of 138 public high schools	13.0%	26	70.6			17.7	35.3		$19,228	$5,692	$13,536

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakota Technical High School - 10

What district is Lakota Technical High School - 10 in?

Oglala Lakota County 65-1

What is the racial makeup of Lakota Technical High School - 10?

Students at Lakota Technical High School - 10 are 95% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lakota Technical High School - 10?

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Lakota Technical High School - 10.

Is Lakota Technical High School - 10 a good school?

Lakota Technical High School - 10 ranks in the bottom 0.7% of South Dakota high schools.

What schools feed into Lakota Technical High School - 10?

Lakota Technical High School - 10 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Batesland School - 01
Elementary : Red Shirt School - 04
Elementary : Rockyford School - 03
Elementary : Wolf Creek School - 02

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