Philip High School - 01

Haakon School District 27-1
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
101 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Philip High School, located at 330 Scottie Ave in Philip, South Dakota, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Philip School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often operating as a hub for both academic and extracurricular activities. The school takes great pride in its identity as the "Scotties," a mascot that reflects the community's spirited and close-knit environment.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded education tailored to the needs of students in a small-town setting, often emphasizing individualized attention and community involvement. Beyond the classroom, Philip High School is known for maintaining a strong tradition of athletics and student organizations, which play a vital role in fostering school spirit and preparing students for life after graduation. By leveraging its resources and regional partnerships, the institution remains committed to preparing its students for success in higher education and the workforce.
101
Total Students
8.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    91 (90.1 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (5.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.0 %)
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: Haakon School District 27-1
Phone: (605)859-2680
Website: http://www.philip.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 22
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 22
Gender Ratio