Parker High School - 01

Parker School District 60-4
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
157 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Parker High School, located in Parker, South Dakota, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the local school district. As a small-town school, it functions as a pillar of the community, providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from close interaction with faculty and staff. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal development while preparing its student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Parker High School emphasizes a well-rounded education by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and student organizations. These programs help build school spirit, teach teamwork, and ensure that students have opportunities to pursue their personal interests outside the classroom. By maintaining a focus on both educational standards and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, capable, and engaged citizens within the broader Parker community.
157
Total Students
11.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    139 (88.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Parker School District 60-4
Phone: (605)297-3456
Website: http://www.parker.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 42
Grade 10 36
Grade 11 37
Grade 12 42
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Marion High School - 01
Marion School District 60-3
Charter School 55 Students
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043 (6.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th