New Underwood High School - 01

New Underwood School District 51-3
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
96 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
New Underwood High School, located in New Underwood, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational anchor for its small, rural community. As part of the New Underwood School District (01), the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff focus on personalized instruction. The institution prides itself on fostering strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents, ensuring that each student receives individual attention to support their academic and personal growth.

Beyond core academics, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities that are characteristic of small-town school spirit, helping to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths. By leveraging its position within the community, the school aims to instill values of leadership and civic responsibility in its students. For those interested in current events, specific policies, or academic calendars, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us.
96
Total Students
5.2
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    81 (84.4 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (10.4 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (4.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.0 %)
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: New Underwood School District 51-3
Phone: (605)754-6485
Website: http://www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 28
Grade 10 26
Grade 11 22
Grade 12 20
Gender Ratio