Summary:
The Leola School District 44-2 in South Dakota is home to two high schools: Leola High School - 01 and Leola Alternative School - 07. While both schools serve high school students, the data suggests that Leola High School - 01 is the stronger performing school overall, with higher test scores, a lower dropout rate, and a higher statewide ranking compared to the alternative school.
Leola High School - 01 has an enrollment of 41 students and a 4-year graduation rate of around 86.4%, which is similar to the 86.4% rate at Leola Alternative School - 07. However, Leola High School - 01 outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, math, and science proficiency, while Leola Alternative School - 07 lags behind in all subject areas, especially in math where only 0% of students were proficient or better.
The data also reveals that Leola High School - 01 spends $19,884 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 8.6, while Leola Alternative School - 07 spends $15,210 per student and has a higher student-teacher ratio of 27. These differences in resources and staffing may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools. Overall, the Leola School District as a whole is ranked 67 out of 147 districts in South Dakota, suggesting room for improvement across the district.
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