SULLY BUTTES JR. HIGH - 06

Sully Buttes Jr. High - 06 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 school district, located in Onida, SD with about 39 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Sully Buttes Jr. High - 06 has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sully Buttes Jr. High, located in Onida, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Sully Buttes School District. As a smaller, rural school, it focuses on providing a tight-knit learning environment where students in the middle school grades receive personalized attention. The school is committed to fostering both academic growth and character development, preparing its junior high students for the transition to high school by emphasizing foundational skills and student engagement.

Beyond academics, the school functions as an integral part of the local community, promoting a supportive atmosphere that encourages participation in extracurricular activities and sports. By leveraging the resources of the broader Sully Buttes district, the junior high school maintains a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of its student population. Prospective families and community members can find additional information regarding district policies, school calendars, and academic initiatives on their official website at http://www.abo.k12.sd.us.

For more information, contact Sully Buttes Jr. High - 06 at (605) 258-2618 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.