Sisseton High School - 01

Sisseton School District 54-2
516 8th Ave W
Sisseton, SD 57262
296 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sisseton High School, located in Sisseton, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community and surrounding areas. As part of the Sisseton School District, the institution is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth in a supportive environment. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities, designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

Deeply rooted in a region with a strong cultural identity, Sisseton High School often reflects the diverse background of its student body. The school emphasizes community engagement and sportsmanship, frequently serving as a focal point for local pride through its athletic programs and school events. By utilizing its official website, the school maintains communication with families and stakeholders, providing essential resources, academic calendars, and information regarding its mission to cultivate responsible, well-rounded graduates.
296
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    168 (56.8 %)
  • White
    86 (29.1 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (8.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Sisseton School District 54-2
Phone: (605)698-7613
Website: http://www.sisseton.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 126
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* 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 9 145
Grade 10 67
Grade 11 50
Grade 12 34
Gender Ratio