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Pine Ridge School

South Dakota · Public School District
1
Schools
740
Students
Per-Pupil Spend
99.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
47.0%
Graduation Rate
-39.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pine Ridge School is a public school district in South Dakota serving 740 students across 1 school. Its graduation rate of 47.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pine Ridge SchoolKG–12740
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure
National avg $14,347
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
740
Students
100%
Free Lunch
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate47.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 47.0%, graduation is 39.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pine Ridge School?
Pine Ridge School has 1 public school, serving a total of 740 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pine Ridge School?
The graduation rate is 47.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pine Ridge School?
100% of students in Pine Ridge School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pine Ridge School?
No, Pine Ridge School does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pine Ridge School serve?
Pine Ridge School serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.