Lyman High School - 01

Lyman School District 42-1
201 S Birch Ave
Presho, SD 57568
87 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lyman High School, located in Presho, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Lyman School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and workforce entry. Given its location in a small prairie town, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on individualized attention and student success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lyman High School plays an active role in the social and extracurricular life of the region. The school supports a variety of athletic programs and student organizations, which are essential for fostering school spirit and character development in a small-town setting. By leveraging its resources and commitment to regional educational standards, the school strives to maintain a supportive learning environment that helps students navigate the challenges of modern education while staying connected to their local community.
87
Total Students
8.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    49 (56.3 %)
  • American Indian
    31 (35.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (5.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.3 %)
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: Lyman School District 42-1
Phone: (605)895-2662
Website: http://www.lyman.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 21
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 18
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio