Hanson High School - 01

www.hanson.k12.sd.us

131 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hanson High School, located in Alexandria, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Hanson School District. As a small, community-focused school, it emphasizes a supportive environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school provides a traditional curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond academics, Hanson High School encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which play a vital role in fostering school spirit and community pride. By leveraging its close-knit setting, the school focuses on individualized attention, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive within the district’s educational framework. You can find more information about their specific programs, school calendar, and district news on their official website at http://www.hanson.k12.sd.us.

131

Total Students

8.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanson High School - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
121 (92.4 %)
Two or More
6 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.5 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.8 %)

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:	Hanson School District 30-1
Phone:	(605)239-4387
Website:	http://www.hanson.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 33

Grade 10 32

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 38