Top Ranked Hand County 草榴社区 Schools (2026-27)

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

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

12 Teachers

1,225 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Hand County Average	South Dakota (SD) Average	National Average
2025	5:1	12:1	11:1
2024	5:1	12:1	11:1
2023	5:1	13:1	11:1
2022	5:1	12:1	11:1
2021	7:1	12:1	11:1
2020	7:1	12:1	12:1
2019	7:1	12:1	12:1
2018	7:1	12:1	12:1
2017	7:1	12:1	12:1
2016	8:1	12:1	12:1
2015	9:1	12:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

35%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)
Year	Hand County Average	South Dakota (SD) Average	National Average
2025	35%	34%	55%
2024	35%	34%	54%
2023	35%	29%	54%
2022	35%	28%	54%
2021	35%	28%	54%
2020	35%	28%	54%
2019	35%	28%	53%
2018	35%	27%	53%
2017	35%	28%	53%

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Average Class Size

12 students

15 students

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Class Size Trends (2016-2025)
Year	Hand County Average	South Dakota (SD) Average	National Average
2025	15	15	15
2024	15	16	15
2023	15	16	15
2022	15	17	15
2021	15	17	15
2020	15	17	15
2019	15	17	15
2018	15	17	15
2017	15	18	15
2016	15	18	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

15 courses

course

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,707

$6,467

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Hand County Average	South Dakota (SD) Average	National Average
2025	$7,707	$6,448	$15,012
2024	$7,707	$4,277	$13,254
2023	$7,707	$4,025	$12,626
2022	$11,018	$3,825	$12,187
2021	$9,410	$3,699	$11,800
2020	$9,410	$3,624	$11,512
2019	$9,410	$3,720	$11,293
2018	$9,410	$3,679	$11,017
2016	$9,000	$3,485	$10,356
2015	$7,800	$3,074	$9,939

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Average % on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,500

Average Acceptance Rate

25%

76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07

0.59

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Hand County Average	South Dakota (SD) Average	National Average
2025	0.07	0.59	0.65
2024	0.07	0.58	0.65
2023	0.07	0.55	0.65
2022	0.07	0.61	0.64
2021	0.07	0.61	0.64
2020	0.07	0.61	0.64
2019	0.07	0.58	0.63
2018	0.07	0.58	0.63
2017	0.13	0.56	0.61
2016	0.24	0.57	0.61
2015	0.35	0.56	0.61

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# American Indian Students

3 Students

1,727 Students

% American Indian Students

11%

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Percentage of 草榴社区 School Students of American Indian Trends
Year	Hand County Average	South Dakota (SD) Average	National Average
2025	4%	11%	1%
2024	4%	12%	1%
2023	4%	10%	1%
2022	4%	13%	2%
2021	4%	14%	1%
2020	4%	13%	1%
2019	4%	12%	1%
2018	4%	12%	2%
2017	4%	13%	1%
2016	3%	14%	1%
2015	3%	14%	1%

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# Asian Students

n/a

161 Students

% Asian Students

n/a

# Hispanic Students

n/a

468 Students

% Hispanic Students

n/a

# Black Students

n/a

244 Students

% Black Students

n/a

# White Students

80 Students

8,987 Students

% White Students

96%

59%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Hand County Average	South Dakota (SD) Average	National Average
2025	96%	59%	52%
2024	96%	60%	52%
2023	96%	63%	52%
2022	96%	55%	54%
2021	96%	56%	54%
2020	96%	56%	54%
2019	96%	59%	56%
2018	96%	60%	56%
2017	93%	61%	58%
2016	87%	61%	58%
2015	78%	62%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

n/a

99 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

n/a

3,562 Students

% of Others Students

n/a

23%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Hand County Average	South Dakota (SD) Average	National Average
2017	3%	22%	22%
2016	10%	21%	22%
2015	19%	20%	21%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

7 extracurriculars

8 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hand County, SD?

The private schools in Hand County, SD is Sunshine Bible Academy.

How many private schools are located in Hand County?

1 private schools are located in Hand County.

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hand County?

100% of private schools in Hand County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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2024	64	163	172
2023	64	157	174
2022	64	167	185
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