Serving 9 students in grades 8-12, Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07's student population of 9 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
22%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
22%
3%
White
56%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07?
9 students attend Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, and 22% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07?
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 offer ?
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 part of?
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 is part of West Central School District 49-7.
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