Hot Springs High School - 01

Hot Springs School District 23-2
110 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
255 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hot Springs High School, located at 110 N 16th St in Hot Springs, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Hot Springs School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth and student development, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded experience by supporting various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations that help build school spirit and community engagement.

As a cornerstone of the local community, Hot Springs High School places a strong focus on student achievement and personal responsibility. The school’s administration and faculty utilize a variety of resources to provide personalized learning opportunities, aiming to meet the diverse needs of their student body. Through its commitment to excellence and its connection to the broader district mission, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, informed, and engaged citizens after graduation.
255
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    188 (73.7 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (11.0 %)
  • American Indian
    17 (6.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.3 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8 %)
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: Hot Springs School District 23-2
Phone: (605)745-4147
Website: http://www.hssd.k12.sd.us/page/2890
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 35
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 71
Grade 10 56
Grade 11 64
Grade 12 64
Gender Ratio