Lead-Deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10

Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
22023 Job Corps Ctr
Nemo, SD 57759
60 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The **Lead-Deadwood Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center**, located at the 20203 Job Corps Center site in Nemo, South Dakota, functions as a specialized vocational training facility. By operating in partnership with the federal Job Corps program, the school provides students with a unique educational environment that blends traditional high school academics with hands-on, industry-aligned career preparation. Its location within the Black Hills region offers a secluded, immersive setting designed to foster focus and technical skill development for young adults transitioning into the workforce.

The curriculum at this facility is specifically engineered to bridge the gap between secondary education and professional employment. Students have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications and gain practical experience in various high-demand trades. By focusing on technical proficiency, employability skills, and real-world training, the center serves as a vital resource for students looking to secure stable careers in skilled labor and technical sectors immediately upon graduation.
60
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    27 (45.0 %)
  • White
    22 (36.7 %)
  • Black
    5 (8.3 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (6.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
Phone: (605)578-2371
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
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 20
Grade 10 24
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 9
Gender Ratio