School Overview
Wessington Springs High School, located in South Dakota, operates an innovative "Cyber School" program designed to provide students with flexible, technology-driven learning opportunities. By integrating online coursework with the traditional educational framework of the Wessington Springs School District, this initiative allows students to access a rigorous curriculum that bridges the gap between distance learning and local support. The program is tailored to students who may require a non-traditional schedule or who benefit from the self-paced nature of digital instruction, ensuring that geographical boundaries do not limit their academic potential.

The school emphasizes a commitment to maintaining the close-knit, supportive environment typical of a small-town district while leveraging modern digital tools to expand course offerings. Students enrolled in the Cyber School benefit from the oversight of qualified faculty who guide them through their virtual studies, ensuring they meet the same state standards as their peers in the physical classroom. This hybrid approach reflects the district’s dedication to preparing students for a technologically advanced future while remaining deeply rooted in the Wessington Springs community.
92
Total Students
2.7
Full-Time Teachers
34.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
3.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
Demographic Student Count
White90
Hispanic1
American Indian1
  • White
    90 (97.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
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: 92
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 34.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 3
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 26
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
Grade Student Count
Grade 913
Grade 1026
Grade 1128
Grade 1225
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5762%
Male3538%