Yankton High School - 01

Yankton School District 63-3
1801 Summit St
Yankton, SD 57078
942 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Yankton High School, located at 1801 Summit St in Yankton, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Yankton School District. The school is committed to fostering a comprehensive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. By focusing on both intellectual growth and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

Beyond the classroom, Yankton High School is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution offers diverse programs, including competitive athletic teams, fine arts, and various student organizations, which encourage students to engage with their peers and develop leadership skills. As part of the broader Yankton School District, the high school benefits from a tradition of community support and a dedicated faculty focused on meeting the unique needs of every student in a supportive and modern educational setting.
942
Total Students
51.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    777 (82.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    91 (9.7 %)
  • American Indian
    38 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    11 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4 %)
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: Yankton School District 63-3
Phone: (605)665-2073
Website: http://yhs.ysd.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 942
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 196
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 64

* 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 9 244
Grade 10 242
Grade 11 218
Grade 12 238
Gender Ratio