Highmore High School - 01

Highmore-Harrold 34-2
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
57 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Highmore High School, located in Highmore, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community as part of the Highmore-Harrold School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success while maintaining the close-knit, supportive environment characteristic of a rural South Dakota institution. With a focus on both traditional classroom instruction and student growth, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and personalized learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Highmore High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities that foster student engagement, leadership, and school spirit. By prioritizing small class sizes and strong relationships between staff and students, the school strives to ensure that every individual receives the attention and resources necessary to thrive. Through its official website, the district remains connected with parents and community members, providing transparency and updates on school events and educational initiatives.
57
Total Students
8.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    50 (87.7 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (8.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (3.5 %)
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: Highmore-Harrold 34-2
Phone: (605)852-2275
Website: http://www.highmore-harrold.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 7
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 12
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 15
Gender Ratio