Academic Program in Yankton, SD, serves 46 co–ed students in grades 6 through 12 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 7 total teachers supporting its enrollment.
Approximately 22% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in this rural alternative school.
Academic Program is nonsectarian and operates without affiliation to any membership association.
Yankton families seeking a rural South Dakota alternative school for middle and high school grades can consider this small enrollment option.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Academic Program?
The application deadline for Academic Program is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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