Groton Area High School - 01

Groton Area School District 06-6
502 N 2nd St
Groton, SD 57445
175 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Groton Area High School, located in Groton, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Groton Area School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. Beyond core academic subjects, the high school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and student organizations, which foster a well-rounded educational environment and promote school spirit within the local community.

The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize the individual needs of their students. By utilizing the resources available at their website (http://www.grotonarea.com), the district keeps families informed about school events, academic policies, and administrative updates. As a vital pillar of the Groton community, the high school focuses on cultivating responsible citizens and lifelong learners through a balance of rigorous instruction and meaningful student engagement.
175
Total Students
13.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    169 (96.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Groton Area School District 06-6
Phone: (605)397-8381
Website: http://www.grotonarea.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 11
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 46
Grade 10 48
Grade 11 42
Grade 12 39
Gender Ratio