Waubay High School - 01

Waubay School District 18-3
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
64 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Waubay High School, located in the rural community of Waubay, South Dakota, serves as the central educational hub for its district. As a small-town public school, it emphasizes a close-knit environment where faculty and students can foster strong relationships. The school is committed to providing a foundational K-12 education that prepares students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or local career paths.

In addition to its academic curriculum, Waubay High School plays a vital role in the social fabric of the community. The school supports a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs that encourage student participation, teamwork, and school spirit. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with community-focused engagement, the school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that helps students develop the skills and character needed to succeed after graduation.
64
Total Students
5.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    34 (53.1 %)
  • White
    28 (43.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.6 %)
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: Waubay School District 18-3
Phone: (605)947-4529
Website: http://www.waubay.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
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 22
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 11
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio