Dakota Reach - 06 serves 3 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Reach - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dakota Reach - 06's student population of 3 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dakota Reach - 06 is 0.45, 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
n/a
12:1
American Indian
33%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
67%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dakota Reach - 06?
3 students attend Dakota Reach - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Dakota Reach - 06 students are White, and 33% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Dakota Reach - 06 offer ?
Dakota Reach - 06 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dakota Reach - 06 part of?
Dakota Reach - 06 is part of Plankinton School District 01-1.
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