Lake Preston High School - 01

Lake Preston School District 38-3
300 1st St NE
Lake Preston, SD 57249
49 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lake Preston High School, located in Lake Preston, South Dakota, serves as a central hub for education in its rural community. As part of the Lake Preston School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular participation, and character development. By maintaining a small-school atmosphere, the high school focuses on providing personalized attention to students, helping them prepare for post-secondary education or the workforce through a curriculum rooted in core academic standards.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in community life by hosting various athletic programs and student organizations, which encourage teamwork and leadership among the student body. The district prides itself on its close-knit culture, where faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure each student has the resources necessary to succeed. For those seeking further information on school events, academic calendars, or district policies, the school maintains an official website at http://www.lakepreston.k12.sd.us.
49
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    47 (95.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (4.1 %)
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: Lake Preston School District 38-3
Phone: (605)847-4455
Website: http://www.lakepreston.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 7
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 13
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 13
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
De Smet High School - 01
De Smet School District 38-2
Charter School 82 Students
405 3rd St SW
De Smet, SD 57231 (9.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th