McLaughlin High School - 01

McLaughlin School District 15-2
701 Main
McLaughlin, SD 57642
165 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
McLaughlin High School, located in McLaughlin, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe reservation community. As part of the McLaughlin School District (01), the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, focusing on providing a supportive environment that addresses the academic and social needs of its student population. The school emphasizes a commitment to fostering student success through a blend of core curriculum, extracurricular activities, and community involvement, striving to prepare its graduates for post-secondary education and career opportunities.

The school’s mission is centered on empowering students within a culturally responsive setting, recognizing the unique heritage and history of the area. By utilizing its resources and connection to the local community, McLaughlin High School aims to cultivate a sense of pride and academic rigor. The institution remains dedicated to overcoming the challenges often faced by rural and tribal schools, working to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in an increasingly complex world.
165
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    163 (98.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.2 %)
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: McLaughlin School District 15-2
Phone: (605)823-4484
Website: http://www.mclaughlin.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 155
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 33
Grade 10 60
Grade 11 34
Grade 12 38
Gender Ratio