Bison High School - 01

Bison School District 52-1
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
43 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bison High School is a small, rural public school located in Bison, South Dakota, serving as the central educational hub for the local community in Perkins County. As part of the Bison School District (01), the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive K-12 education, with the high school focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and personalized attention. Given the school’s geographic location in a sparsely populated region, it plays a vital role in fostering community spirit and maintaining a close-knit learning environment where faculty and students can build strong, supportive relationships.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to its mission of providing a quality education in a rural setting. It serves as an essential resource for parents and students to access information regarding academic calendars, board policies, and extracurricular activities. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding community, Bison High School strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate both local opportunities and the broader world beyond their community.
43
Total Students
5.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    38 (88.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (9.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.3 %)
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: Bison School District 52-1
Phone: (605)244-5271
Website: http://www.bison.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 11
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 5
Gender Ratio