Northwestern High School - 01

Northwestern Area School District 56-7
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
88 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Northwestern High School, located in Mellette, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Northwestern Area School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators can provide personalized attention to students, helping them prepare for post-secondary education or the workforce.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering a variety of activities that encourage student growth beyond academics, including athletics, arts, and career-readiness programs. By maintaining strong ties to the local community, Northwestern High School emphasizes the values of leadership, responsibility, and civic engagement. For families and community members, the school serves as a focal point for local pride and progress, consistently striving to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, ever-changing world.
88
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    85 (96.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.1 %)
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: Northwestern Area School District 56-7
Phone: (605)887-3467
Website: http://www.northwestern.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 27
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 16
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
iSucceed - 92
Northwestern Area School District 56-7
Charter School 53 Students
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th