Summary:
The 57107 zip code area in South Dakota is home to two unique public virtual high schools - Falls Academy - 08 and Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07. Both schools are part of the West Central School District 49-7, which is ranked 29th out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
While the schools share some similarities, such as their virtual model and comparable graduation and dropout rates, there are also notable differences. Falls Academy - 08 has 24 students, while Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 has only 9 students. Brighten Transition also has an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 3.7, compared to 15.1 at Falls Academy. Additionally, Brighten Transition spends significantly more per student at $18,915, compared to $10,465 for Falls Academy.
Both schools have a 4-year graduation rate of 86.4% and a dropout rate of 2.6% for the 2024-2025 school year. However, Brighten Transition has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 33.33%, compared to 25% at Falls Academy. Overall, these two virtual high schools offer unique educational opportunities within the 57107 zip code, with differences in size, resources, and student demographics that may impact the learning experiences and outcomes for their students.
Thank you for your feedback!