Wakpala High School - 01

Smee School District 15-3
12250 SD Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
66 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wakpala High School is a public institution located in Wakpala, South Dakota, and serves as part of the Smee School District. Situated on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing educational opportunities to students in a rural, culturally significant setting. As a small district, it focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment that strives to meet the academic and social needs of its student population while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities associated with rural education.

The school is committed to supporting the development of its students through a curriculum designed to prepare them for life after graduation, whether that involves higher education or entering the workforce. By maintaining a dedicated online presence through the Smee School District website, the school aims to keep students, parents, and community members informed about academic programs, district policies, and extracurricular activities. Ultimately, Wakpala High School serves as an essential pillar for the local community, emphasizing the importance of education and regional heritage.
66
Total Students
7.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    63 (95.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (3.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Smee School District 15-3
Phone: (605)845-3040
Website: http://www.smee.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 21
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mobridge High School - 01
Mobridge-Pollock 62-6
Charter School 182 Students
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601 (7.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th