Summary:
Oelrichs School District 23-3 in South Dakota is home to a single high school, Oelrichs High School - 01, which serves a small student population of just 47 students. The school stands out for its high percentage of Native American students (91.49%), as well as its consistently low academic performance compared to state averages.
Oelrichs High School - 01 has struggled to meet academic proficiency standards, with only 58.33% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 8.33% in mathematics, and 25% in science - all well below the state averages. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of South Dakota high schools and received low ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively high level of resources, with a low student-to-teacher ratio of 6.5 to 1 and per-student spending of $14,915, which is higher than the state average.
The data suggests that the unique demographic and socioeconomic factors of the Oelrichs School District 23-3 may be contributing to the persistent academic struggles at Oelrichs High School - 01. With a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, the school serves a population of students facing significant economic disadvantages, highlighting the need for targeted support and resources to address issues of educational equity and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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