Empire Baptist High & Academy serves 15 students in grades 1-12, is a member of the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow).
The student:teacher of Empire Baptist High & Academy is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Baptist.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
1974
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: A Citadel of Truth
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Empire Baptist High & Academy?
The application deadline for Empire Baptist High & Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Empire Baptist High & Academy located?
Empire Baptist High & Academy is located in the Emerson neighborhood of Sioux Falls, SD.
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