Wolsey Wessington High School - 01

Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6
375 Ash St SE
Wolsey, SD 57384
110 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wolsey-Wessington High School, located in the small community of Wolsey, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural area. As part of the Wolsey-Wessington School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment, leveraging its small-town setting to foster strong relationships between students, faculty, and the local community.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the high school places a significant focus on extracurricular involvement and character development. By offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizational opportunities, the school encourages students to develop leadership skills and a sense of school pride. With its dedication to student success and community involvement, Wolsey-Wessington High School aims to maintain high educational standards while nurturing the personal growth of every student who walks through its doors.
110
Total Students
8.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    98 (89.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (6.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6
Phone: (605)883-4221
Website: http://www.wolsey-wessington.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 28
Grade 10 31
Grade 11 24
Grade 12 27
Gender Ratio