At a glance
Reported students
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota high enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 180 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
10
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05: 10 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
3:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 6
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2:1
What the reported data says about Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Plankinton. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Plankinton School District 01-1. NCES reports 10 students for 2024–25.
Among 180 high schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 93.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3:1, below the South Dakota median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70%) and Black (20%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
- 1How do the reported 3:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70%
- Hispanic0%
- Black20%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native10%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Plankinton School District 01-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dakota Reach - 06
High · Grades 09–12
5 reported students
Plankinton High School - 01
High · Grades 09–12
86 reported students
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
Middle · Grades 04–08
7 reported students
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Middle · Grades 05–08
2 reported students
Plankinton Middle School - 03
Middle · Grades 06–08
49 reported students
Plankinton Elementary - 02
Elementary · Grades PK–05
132 reported students
Public schools near Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Reach - 06 High · Plankinton School District 01-1 | 09–12 | 5 | under 0.1 mi |
| Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 Middle · Plankinton School District 01-1 | 04–08 | 7 | under 0.1 mi |
| Dakota Reach Middle School - 07 Middle · Plankinton School District 01-1 | 05–08 | 2 | under 0.1 mi |
| Plankinton High School - 01 High · Plankinton School District 01-1 | 09–12 | 86 | 1.1 mi |
| Plankinton Elementary - 02 Elementary · Plankinton School District 01-1 | PK–05 | 132 | 1.1 mi |
| Plankinton Middle School - 03 Middle · Plankinton School District 01-1 | 06–08 | 49 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
What grades does Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 serve?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Plankinton School District 01-1.
How many students attend Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 reported 10 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 180 South Dakota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 6 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05?
The calculated ratio is 3:1, based on 10 students and 3.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Plankinton School District 01-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 in?
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 is part of Plankinton School District 01-1, based in Plankinton, SD, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dakota Reach - 06 (under 0.1 mi), Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 (under 0.1 mi), Dakota Reach Middle School - 07 (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.