Enrollment
10
High
DISTRICT 34 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PLANKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 01-1·NCES 465571001274
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
1400 E 10th St, Plankinton, SD 57368 · (605) 942-5437 · Aurora County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL10 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
3.0:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
3 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 4 | 40% |
| Grade 10 | 3 | 30% |
| Grade 11 | 2 | 20% |
| Grade 12 | 1 | 10% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 10 | #163 of 173 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
10
+3 (+43%) vs 2020
-80% since 2010-11, when it was 49
Student : Teacher
3.0:1
was 1.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 10 | 3.3 | 3.0:1 | 30% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 2.7 | 2.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 3.1 | 2.9:1 | 33% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 7 | 5 | 1.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 33 | 6.1 | 5.4:1 | 15% (5) |
| 2015-16 | 37 | N/A | N/A | 32% (12) |
| 2010-11 | 49 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05.
Since 2017-18: students down 70% (33 to 10); teachers down 45% (6.1 to 3.3).
About Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is a very small high school for students in Plankinton, South Dakota. The school counted 10 students in 2024-25, covering grades 9 through 12. It has 96% fewer students than the average for high schools in South Dakota (about 225).
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is a school in Plankinton School District 01-1. The district has 7 schools and 291 students.
About 70% of the student body at Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is White. Enrollment also includes 20% Black and 10% Native American. Among people living in Aurora County, the White share is about 87%.
The school lists 3.3 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.0:1. The average for high schools in South Dakota is 20.6:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. A total of 3 students, or 30%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Looking at the county, Aurora County, the median household earns about $72,885 a year, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05, Aurora County has 11 public schools.
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07 sits less than a tenth of a mile from Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05. There are 6 other public schools within five miles.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment was 7 in 2020-21 and 10 in 2024-25. Large swings like this can come from changes to the grades a school serves. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 1.4:1; by 2024-25 it was 3.0:1.
On allk12, people connected to Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Aurora County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,642
Census ACS
Median income
$72,885
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
566 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Plankinton School District 01-1
- Plankinton Elementary - 02Elementary · 132 students
- Plankinton High School - 01High · 86 students
- Plankinton Middle School - 03Middle · 49 students
- Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04Middle · 7 students
- Dakota Reach - 06High · 5 students
- Dakota Reach Middle School - 07Middle · 2 students
Other schools in Plankinton
- Plankinton Elementary - 02Elementary · 132 students
- Plankinton High School - 01High · 86 students
- Plankinton Middle School - 03Middle · 49 students
- Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04Middle · 7 students
- Dakota Reach - 06High · 5 students
- Dakota Reach Middle School - 07Middle · 2 students
Nearby schools
- Dakota Reach Middle School - 070.0 mi · 2
- Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 040.0 mi · 7
- Dakota Reach - 060.0 mi · 5
- Plankinton High School - 011.1 mi · 86
- Plankinton Middle School - 031.1 mi · 49
- Plankinton Elementary - 021.1 mi · 132
Frequently asked questions
About Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05What is the total enrollment at Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 enrolls approximately 10 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 serve?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 have?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 employs 3 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05?
Student demographics at Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 are roughly 70% White, 20% Black.
What district is Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 in?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is part of Plankinton School District 01-1.
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