Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

www.alcester-hudson.k12.sd.us

104 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Alcester-Hudson High School, located in Alcester, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community. As part of the Alcester-Hudson School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that focuses on preparing students for future success in both higher education and the workforce. The school maintains a traditional curriculum while fostering a small-town atmosphere that emphasizes personalized attention and a strong sense of student-faculty connection.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular life of the community. It offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizational activities designed to promote leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By integrating academic rigor with these extracurricular opportunities, Alcester-Hudson High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local community and beyond.

104

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alcester-Hudson High School - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	6
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
92 (88.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (5.8 %)
Two or More
4 (3.8 %)
American Indian
1 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1
Phone:	(605)934-1890
Website:	http://www.alcester-hudson.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 29

Grade 10 31

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 18