Leola High School - 01

Leola School District 44-2
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
39 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Leola High School, located in Leola, South Dakota, serves as a central educational pillar for the rural McPherson County community. As part of the Leola School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive K-12 education that emphasizes academic achievement, personal responsibility, and student engagement. Due to its location in a small community, the school fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes, individualized attention from faculty, and strong partnerships between the school and local families.

Beyond the classroom, Leola High School encourages well-rounded development through various extracurricular activities and athletic programs that help students build leadership and teamwork skills. The district focuses on preparing its graduates for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce, by blending traditional academic rigor with modern learning resources. For more detailed information regarding their curriculum, school calendar, and community resources, you can visit their official website at http://www.leola.k12.sd.us.
39
Total Students
5.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    34 (87.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (12.8 %)
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: Leola School District 44-2
Phone: (605)439-3477
Website: http://www.leola.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 11
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 10
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Leola Alternative School - 07
Leola School District 44-2
Charter School 9 Students
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th