Elk Mountain High School - 04

Elk Mountain School District 16-2
10222 Valley Rd
Dewey, SD 57735
2 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Elk Mountain High School, located at 10222 Valley Rd in Dewey, South Dakota, is a small, rural educational institution serving the local community. Situated in the southwestern part of the state, the school operates within a remote setting that reflects the quiet, agricultural landscape of Custer County. Because of its isolated location, the school plays a vital role as a central hub for students living in the surrounding ranching and rural areas.

As part of the Custer School District, Elk Mountain High School typically focuses on providing personalized instruction in a close-knit, small-group environment. The school’s small size allows for high levels of interaction between faculty and students, often catering to those who benefit from a quieter, more individualized academic experience. While it offers a standard high school curriculum, its primary characteristic is its commitment to serving the specific needs of a geographically dispersed student population in a traditional South Dakota prairie setting.
2
Total Students
0.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    2 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Elk Mountain School District 16-2
Phone: (605)749-2258
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 0.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 12 2
Gender Ratio