School overview
At a glance
Reported students
717
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
36.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 180 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
458.5
Tea Area High School - 03: 717 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Tea Area High School - 03
Tea Area High School - 03 is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tea. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Tea Area School District 41-5. NCES reports 717 students for 2024–25.
Among 180 high schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 93.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, above 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (5%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Tea Area High School - 03
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.68 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.32
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.5%
- Hispanic5%
- Black3.5%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
3 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Tea Area School District 41-5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tea Area Middle School - 02
Middle · Grades 06–08
583 reported students
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
Elementary · Grades KG–05
538 reported students
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06
Elementary · Grades KG–05
379 reported students
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
Elementary · Grades KG–05
292 reported students
Tea Area Preschool - 07
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students