School overview
At a glance
Reported students
29
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
0.48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
60.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota high enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 180 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
303.5
Falls Academy - 08: 29 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
60.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Falls Academy - 08
Falls Academy - 08 is a public high school serving grades 05–12 in Sioux Falls. It is one of 6 current school records connected to West Central School District 49-7. NCES reports 29 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 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 60.4:1, 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 American Indian or Alaska Native (69%) and White (20.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to computer science. 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 Falls Academy - 08
- 1How do the reported 60.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 0.48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 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
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.3%
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.7%
- Hispanic0%
- Black3.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native69%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
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
Not 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.
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