Serving 8 students in grades 9-12, Turtle Creek High School - 04 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in SD)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turtle Creek High School - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Turtle Creek High School - 04's student population of 8 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Turtle Creek High School - 04 is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
25%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
16%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turtle Creek High School - 04?
The graduation rate of Turtle Creek High School - 04 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Turtle Creek High School - 04?
8 students attend Turtle Creek High School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Turtle Creek High School - 04 students are White, and 25% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turtle Creek High School - 04?
Turtle Creek High School - 04 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Turtle Creek High School - 04 offer ?
Turtle Creek High School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Turtle Creek High School - 04 part of?
Turtle Creek High School - 04 is part of Redfield School District 56-4.
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