Wessington Springs High School - 01

Wessington Springs School District 36-2
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
90 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wessington Springs High School, located in the rural community of Wessington Springs, South Dakota, serves as a central pillar for education in Jerauld County. As a smaller institution, the school prides itself on fostering a tight-knit environment where faculty and staff provide personalized attention to students. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and workforce readiness, balancing traditional academic standards with practical skills necessary for success in a rural, agricultural-based economy.

Beyond academics, the school acts as a focal point for local civic pride, often anchoring community events and supporting extracurricular programs such as athletics, music, and various student organizations. By maintaining a strong connection between the classroom and the local community, Wessington Springs High School emphasizes a culture of service, tradition, and personal growth. Its commitment to small-town values while navigating modern educational challenges ensures that students receive a well-rounded experience tailored to their individual ambitions.
90
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    88 (97.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.2 %)
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: Wessington Springs School District 36-2
Phone: (605)539-9391
Website: http://www.wessingtonsprings.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
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 31
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 17
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
Wessington Springs School District 36-2
Charter School 92 Students
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th