Faith High School - 01

Faith School District 46-2
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
80 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Faith High School, located in the small rural community of Faith, South Dakota, serves as a central hub for secondary education in Meade County. As part of the Faith School District (District 46-2), the school operates with a focus on maintaining a close-knit, supportive environment typical of rural Midwestern education. By prioritizing small class sizes, the institution aims to provide personalized instruction and foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and the local community.

The school’s academic and extracurricular programming is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce or pursue higher education. Beyond traditional classroom learning, Faith High School emphasizes the values of community involvement and school spirit, often utilizing its athletics and local partnerships to engage the student body. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing resources and updates that highlight its commitment to academic growth and student development within the Faith region.
80
Total Students
5.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    64 (80.0 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (8.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Faith School District 46-2
Phone: (605)967-2152
Website: http://www.faith.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 17
Grade 12 22
Gender Ratio