Teachwell Academy in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Teachwell Academy is an urban public school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that is part of South Dakota Department of Education. It serves 30 students in grades K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 6.0:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 12

30 Students

5 Teachers

715 E 14th St

Sioux Falls, SD 57104 View local requests

http://teachwell.org

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Teachwell Academy Demographics

42%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

26%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Teachwell Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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