iSucceed - 92
82 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Northwestern Cyber High School, located in Mellette, South Dakota, is an alternative educational institution that operates under the Northwestern Area School District. Designed to provide a flexible learning environment, the school utilizes a virtual or cyber-based curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students who may require a non-traditional approach to their high school education. By leveraging online coursework, the program allows students to complete their graduation requirements with greater autonomy, making it a viable option for those balancing personal commitments, seeking credit recovery, or preferring a self-paced academic setting.
Despite its digital nature, the school remains closely integrated with the broader Northwestern Area community. It functions as a key component of the district's mission to ensure that all students have access to quality education regardless of their specific learning constraints. By providing this remote option, the district maintains a commitment to educational equity, ensuring that students in the Mellette area have the resources to earn a standard high school diploma while gaining the technical and self-management skills required for success in post-secondary environments.
Despite its digital nature, the school remains closely integrated with the broader Northwestern Area community. It functions as a key component of the district's mission to ensure that all students have access to quality education regardless of their specific learning constraints. By providing this remote option, the district maintains a commitment to educational equity, ensuring that students in the Mellette area have the resources to earn a standard high school diploma while gaining the technical and self-management skills required for success in post-secondary environments.
82
Total Students
1.4
Full-Time Teachers
58.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
4.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 66 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 6 |
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White66 (80.5%)
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American Indian6 (7.3%)
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Two or More5 (6.1%)
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Hispanic4 (4.9%)
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Asian1 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Exclusively virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 |
| Phone: | (605)887-3467 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 82 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 1.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 58.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 3 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
4
Grade 10
16
Grade 11
21
Grade 12
41
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 4 |
| Grade 10 | 16 |
| Grade 11 | 21 |
| Grade 12 | 41 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 54 | 65.9% |
| Male | 28 | 34.1% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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91 Students
High School 9th - 12th