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.

375 Ash St SE
Wolsey, SD 57384
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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

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
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
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 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.