Canistota High School - 01

Canistota School District 43-1
431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012
76 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Canistota High School is a public secondary school located in the small community of Canistota, South Dakota. Serving as a central educational hub for the area, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student involvement. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio typical of rural South Dakota districts, the school aims to provide personalized attention that helps students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond core academics, Canistota High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and organizations, which play a vital role in building community spirit and preparing students for life after graduation. The school works closely with local families to promote a well-rounded education, focusing on preparing its students to be productive members of society. For more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific academic programs, you can visit their official website at http://www.canistota.k12.sd.us.
76
Total Students
7.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    71 (93.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.3 %)
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: Canistota School District 43-1
Phone: (605)296-3458
Website: http://www.canistota.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 76
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 11
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 20
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 16
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Montrose High School - 01
Montrose School District 43-2
Charter School 59 Students
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048 (8.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th