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South Dakota Private High Schools Offering the Most AP Courses

The average private high school in South Dakota offers 11 AP courses (2026).
The private high school in South Dakota offering the most AP courses is O'gorman High School, offering 18 AP courses.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # SD Schools Ranked: 7
  • Top 20 Range (AP Courses): 4–18
  • SD School Avg.: 11
  • National School Avg.: 12

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # SD Schools Ranked: 7
  • Top 20 Range (AP Courses): 4–18
  • SD School Avg.: 11
  • National School Avg.: 12

South Dakota Average AP Courses Offered (Trends)

Year South Dakota (SD) avg
2025 11
2024 9
2023 9
2022 9
2021 9
2020 9
2019 9
2018 11
2017 11
2016 18
2015 14
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Ap Courses Range: 4 18 Avg. Ap Courses: 11

South Dakota Private High Schools Offering the Most AP Courses (2026)

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O'gorman High School Photo
#1 O'gorman High School
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
18AP courses
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Map of Black Hills Christian Academy
#2(T2–T3)Black Hills Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Christian
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
(1)
15AP courses
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Sunshine Bible Academy Photo
#2(T2–T3)Sunshine Bible Academy
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
(1)
15AP courses
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Sioux Falls Christian Schools Photo
#4Sioux Falls Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
(5)
12AP courses
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Map of St. Thomas More High School
#5(T5–T6)St. Thomas More High School
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Catholic
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
7AP courses
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Sioux Falls Lutheran School Photo
#5(T5–T6)Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Gr: NS-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
(4)
7AP courses
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Rapid City Christian School Photo
#7Rapid City Christian School
Gr: 6-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
4AP courses
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Dakota average number of AP courses offered by private high schools?
The South Dakota average number of AP courses by private high schools is 11 for 2026.
What are the private high schools with most AP courses offered in South Dakota?
The top ranked private high schools in South Dakota include O'gorman High School, Black Hills Christian Academy and Sunshine Bible Academy.

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