Parkston High School - 01

www.parkston.k12.sd.us

122 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Parkston High School, located in Parkston, South Dakota, serves as a central educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Parkston School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous coursework with extracurricular activities that foster leadership, teamwork, and personal growth among its student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town culture of Parkston, often acting as a hub for community engagement and school spirit. By utilizing its official website, the district maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources regarding curriculum, athletic schedules, and administrative updates. With a focus on both academic achievement and character development, Parkston High School strives to equip its graduates with the essential skills needed to thrive in a modern, evolving workforce.

122

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkston High School - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	3
Black	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	4

White
112 (91.8 %)
American Indian
4 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.5 %)
Black
2 (1.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.8 %)

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:	Parkston School District 33-3
Phone:	(605)928-3368
Website:	http://www.parkston.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 34

Grade 11 34

Grade 12 34