Waverly-South Shore High School - 01

Waverly School District 14-5
319 Mary Pl
Waverly, SD 57201
92 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Waverly-South Shore High School, located in the small community of Waverly, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for students in the region. As part of a smaller school district, the institution is committed to providing a personalized learning environment where students can receive individual attention from faculty and staff. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness, while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere typical of rural South Dakota schools.

In addition to its academic mission, Waverly-South Shore High School places significant emphasis on extracurricular involvement and community spirit. By fostering a supportive culture, the school encourages students to participate in athletics, student organizations, and local events that help develop leadership skills and a sense of belonging. The district’s website reflects its dedication to transparency and communication, acting as a primary resource for families to stay updated on school activities, administrative policies, and student achievements within the Waverly community.
92
Total Students
6.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    81 (88.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (3.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.1 %)
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: Waverly School District 14-5
Phone: (605)886-9174
Website: http://www.waverly.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 92
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 27
Grade 10 25
Grade 11 17
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Watertown High School - 01
Watertown School District 14-4
Charter School 1,220 Students
200 NE 9th St
Watertown, SD 57201 (9.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th