WOLSEY WESSINGTON HIGH SCHOOL - 01
Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 school district, located in Wolsey, SD with about 109 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 6 teachers, Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Wolsey-Wessington High School, located in the small community of Wolsey, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural area. As part of the Wolsey-Wessington School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment, leveraging its small-town setting to foster strong relationships between students, faculty, and the local community.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, the high school places a significant focus on extracurricular involvement and character development. By offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizational opportunities, the school encourages students to develop leadership skills and a sense of school pride. With its dedication to student success and community involvement, Wolsey-Wessington High School aims to maintain high educational standards while nurturing the personal growth of every student who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 at (605) 883-4221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
WOLSEY WESSINGTON HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is a public Title I school in Wolsey, SD with about 109 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6
- Total Students:
- 109
- Teachers:
- 6.92
- 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 schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental 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 109 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WOLSEY WESSINGTON HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.4%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Female
- 40.4%
- Male
- 59.6%
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.