Gettysburg High School - 01

Gettysburg School District 53-1
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
68 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Gettysburg High School, located at 100 E King Ave in Gettysburg, South Dakota, serves as a central educational pillar for the Potter County community. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth within a rural, supportive environment. By providing a traditional high school curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce, emphasizing the importance of community values and small-town engagement.

Beyond standard academics, the school provides various extracurricular activities that encourage student involvement and school spirit. Being part of the Gettysburg School District, the high school benefits from a close-knit culture where faculty and staff are often able to provide more personalized attention to student needs. For more information regarding their specific course offerings, athletic programs, or district calendar, interested parties can visit their official website at http://www.gettysburg.k12.sd.us.
68
Total Students
8.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    61 (89.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (4.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.5 %)
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: Gettysburg School District 53-1
Phone: (605)765-2436
Website: http://www.gettysburg.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 2
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 18
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 12
Gender Ratio