EAGLE BUTTE HIGH SCHOOL - 01
Eagle Butte High School - 01 is a public high school that is part of the Eagle Butte School District 20-1 school district, located in Eagle Butte, SD with about 11 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 9 teachers, Eagle Butte High School - 01 has a student/teacher ratio of about 1:1. 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.
Eagle Butte High School, located on West Frontier Avenue in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational institution within the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. The school is deeply rooted in the community it serves, operating under the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte school system. Its identity is closely tied to the Lakota culture, with the school's website (ohitika.com) referencing the Lakota word "Ohitika," which translates to "brave" or "courageous," reflecting the institution’s commitment to fostering resilience, leadership, and academic growth among its students.
The school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to meet state standards while integrating the unique cultural heritage and values of the Lakota people. As a central hub for the youth of Eagle Butte, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and community leadership. By blending traditional academic disciplines with a strong emphasis on indigenous identity and student well-being, Eagle Butte High School strives to empower its graduates to succeed in both local and global contexts.
For more information, contact Eagle Butte High School - 01 at (605) 964-8744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
http://www.ohitika.com
EAGLE BUTTE HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is a public school in Eagle Butte, SD with about 11 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Eagle Butte School District 20-1
- Total Students:
- 11
- Teachers:
- 9.32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 11 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAGLE BUTTE HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 9.1%
- Female
- 54.5%
- Male
- 45.5%
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.