GROTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL - 01

Groton Area High School - 01 is a Title I public high school that is part of the Groton Area School District 06-6 school district, located in Groton, SD with about 165 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Groton Area High School - 01 has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Groton Area High School, located in Groton, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Groton Area School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. Beyond core academic subjects, the high school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and student organizations, which foster a well-rounded educational environment and promote school spirit within the local community.

The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize the individual needs of their students. By utilizing the resources available at their website (http://www.grotonarea.com), the district keeps families informed about school events, academic policies, and administrative updates. As a vital pillar of the Groton community, the high school focuses on cultivating responsible citizens and lifelong learners through a balance of rigorous instruction and meaningful student engagement.

For more information, contact Groton Area High School - 01 at (605) 397-8381 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

406 N 2nd Street
Groton, SD 57445
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GROTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is a public Title I school in Groton, SD with about 165 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
165
Teachers:
16.43
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 165 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GROTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.2%
Black or African American
1.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Asian
0.6%

Female
55.8%
Male
44.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.