Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92

Oglala Lakota County 65-1
14 New Wolf Creek Rd
Pine Ridge, SD 57716
90 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School, located in Batesland, South Dakota, is an alternative educational institution operating under the Oglala Lakota County School District. Designed to provide flexible learning pathways, the school serves students who may benefit from a digital or remote curriculum rather than a traditional classroom setting. By leveraging online coursework, the institution aims to increase accessibility for students across the district, helping them overcome geographic or personal barriers to completing their high school education.

The school is part of a broader district commitment to integrating culturally responsive education with modern technology. It functions as a vital resource for students seeking to earn their diplomas at their own pace, offering an environment that prioritizes academic persistence and credit recovery. Through its partnership with the Oglala Lakota County School District, the virtual high school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary opportunities while ensuring they remain connected to the academic and support standards of the local community.
90
Total Students
3.7
Full-Time Teachers
24.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    83 (92.2 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.3 %)
  • White
    2 (2.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.2 %)
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: Oglala Lakota County 65-1
Phone: (605)455-6702
Website: http://www.olcsd.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 80
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 56
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio