WHITE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL - 01

White River High School - 01 is a Title I public high school that is part of the White River School District 47-1 school district, located in White River, SD with about 103 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 12 teachers, White River High School - 01 has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

White River High School, located in the town of White River, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. Situated on East 3rd Street, the school operates as part of the White River School District, functioning as a primary institution for secondary education in this rural area of the state. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often acting as a focal point for student life, academic growth, and community engagement.

As a high school in a small-town setting, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities, whether in higher education or the workforce. The school is known for its strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement and school spirit, which plays a significant role in the daily experience of its student body. Those seeking specific information regarding current academic programs, athletic schedules, or district policies can find further resources on their official website at http://www.whiteriver.k12.sd.us.

For more information, contact White River High School - 01 at (605) 259-3136 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
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WHITE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is a public Title I school in White River, SD with about 103 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
103
Teachers:
12.41
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 103 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 78% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
77.7%
White
13.6%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%
Asian
1.0%
Black or African American
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%

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.