Sanborn Central High School - 01

Sanborn Central School District 55-5
40405 SD Hwy 34
Forestburg, SD 57314
40 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sanborn Central High School, located in Forestburg, South Dakota, serves as a central hub for the local rural community. As part of the Sanborn Central School District, the institution is committed to providing a personalized educational experience, leveraging its small-town setting to foster close relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities, helping to prepare students for life after graduation.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents and students, offering information on district policies, academic calendars, and community events. By maintaining a strong connection with the local region, Sanborn Central High School functions as more than just an academic facility; it is a vital contributor to the social and educational fabric of Forestburg. The district focuses on modernizing its approach to education while maintaining the values and traditions expected of a tight-knit South Dakota school community.
40
Total Students
6.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    36 (90.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (7.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (2.5 %)
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: Sanborn Central School District 55-5
Phone: (605)495-4183
Website: http://www.sanborncentral.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 5
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 7
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 11
Grade 12 12
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Woonsocket High School - 01
Woonsocket School District 55-4
Charter School 90 Students
101 N 2nd Ave
Woonsocket, SD 57385 (8.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th