Jones County High School - 01

Jones County School District 37-3
404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
51 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Jones County High School, located in Murdo, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Jones County School District, the institution is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school typically offers a standard high school curriculum bolstered by extracurricular opportunities, which are essential for fostering school spirit and student participation in a smaller, tight-knit rural setting.

As a representative of its district, the school focuses on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military. By maintaining a connection to the town of Murdo, the school acts as a community cornerstone, prioritizing a personalized approach to instruction and student success. Those interested in learning more about their specific course offerings, athletic programs, or district updates can visit their official website at http://jonesco.k12.sd.us.
51
Total Students
5.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    41 (80.4 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (7.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (5.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (2.0 %)
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: Jones County School District 37-3
Phone: (605)669-2258
Website: http://jonesco.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 15
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio