Serving 670 students in grades 9-12, Tea Area High School - 03 ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 670 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 1% in SD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Tea Area High School - 03 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tea Area High School - 03 is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Tea Area High School - 03 is ranked #266 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tea Area High School - 03?
The graduation rate of Tea Area High School - 03 is 95%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Tea Area High School - 03?
670 students attend Tea Area High School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Tea Area High School - 03 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tea Area High School - 03?
Tea Area High School - 03 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tea Area High School - 03 offer ?
Tea Area High School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tea Area High School - 03 part of?
I loved my time at tea, the class size is small enough where almost everyone in my grade was friends with everyone else, all of the extracurricular activities are top notch, especially band and basketball, and the teachers are all easy to talk to, even for the more shy kids
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ryland
22/14/2015
This is the worst school in South Dakota. The principle is worthless and so is his little maid. If I were you I would never send any of your kids to Tea Area High school. They treat you like your 10 years younger than you really are. Also if someone asked me what I learned from this school would be how to mess around rather than any preparing for the real world.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Nick.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 670 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
