White River High School - 01

White River School District 47-1
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
119 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
White River High School, located in the town of White River, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. Situated on East 3rd Street, the school operates as part of the White River School District, functioning as a primary institution for secondary education in this rural area of the state. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often acting as a focal point for student life, academic growth, and community engagement.

As a high school in a small-town setting, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities, whether in higher education or the workforce. The school is known for its strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement and school spirit, which plays a significant role in the daily experience of its student body. Those seeking specific information regarding current academic programs, athletic schedules, or district policies can find further resources on their official website at http://www.whiteriver.k12.sd.us.
119
Total Students
12.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    98 (82.4 %)
  • White
    13 (10.9 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (6.7 %)
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: White River School District 47-1
Phone: (605)259-3136
Website: http://www.whiteriver.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
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 36
Grade 10 37
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 26
Gender Ratio