Newell High School - 01

Newell School District 09-2
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
75 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Newell High School, located at 501 Dartmouth Ave in Newell, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Newell School District, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its students, balancing traditional curriculum with the unique needs of a small-town, rural environment. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both their studies and extracurricular activities to prepare for life after graduation.

Beyond the classroom, the school functions as a focal point for community spirit and school pride. By leveraging its official website (http://www.newell.k12.sd.us), the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information regarding academic calendars, student resources, and district updates. Through its commitment to education and student development, Newell High School remains a cornerstone of the Newell community, striving to empower its youth with the skills and values necessary for future success.
75
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    65 (86.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.3 %)
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: Newell School District 09-2
Phone: (605)456-0102
Website: http://www.newell.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 17
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 21
Grade 12 26
Gender Ratio