TEA AREA HIGH SCHOOL - 03

Tea Area High School - 03 is a public high school that is part of the Tea Area School District 41-5 school district, located in Tea, SD with about 431 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Tea Area High School - 03 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Tea Area High School, located in Tea, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the growing Tea Area School District. Committed to fostering academic excellence and personal development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and diverse career paths. The facility emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in rigorous coursework while benefiting from a faculty dedicated to student success and community growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school maintains a vibrant culture characterized by a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. These programs play a vital role in building school spirit and developing leadership skills among the student body. As part of the broader Tea Area School District, the high school remains focused on its mission to educate, equip, and inspire students, keeping pace with the needs of the surrounding community while maintaining a standard of excellence in the state of South Dakota.

For more information, contact Tea Area High School - 03 at (605) 498-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
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TEA AREA HIGH SCHOOL - 03 is a public school in Tea, SD with about 431 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
431
Teachers:
26.77
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
Not a Title I school
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 431 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TEA AREA HIGH SCHOOL - 03 is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.8%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black or African American
2.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.