DE SMET HIGH SCHOOL - 01

De Smet High School - 01 is a Title I public high school that is part of the De Smet School District 38-2 school district, located in De Smet, SD with about 91 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 9 teachers, De Smet 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.

De Smet High School, located in De Smet, South Dakota, serves as the educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the De Smet School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and civic responsibility among its student body. Known for its small-town atmosphere, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students have access to a variety of core academic subjects, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs that help develop well-rounded individuals.

The school is deeply rooted in the history of De Smet—a town famously associated with the author Laura Ingalls Wilder—and it maintains a strong connection to its community traditions. By utilizing its official website, http://www.desmet.k12.sd.us, the school keeps families and stakeholders informed about district policies, academic calendars, and campus events. Through its commitment to student success and community engagement, De Smet High School continues to play a vital role in preparing the youth of Kingsbury County for their future endeavors after graduation.

For more information, contact De Smet High School - 01 at (605) 854-3423 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

405 3rd St SW
De Smet, SD 57231
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DE SMET HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is a public Title I school in De Smet, SD with about 91 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
91
Teachers:
9.88
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 91 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DE SMET HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.