BISON JR. HIGH - 04
Bison Jr. High - 04 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Bison School District 52-1 school district, located in Bison, SD with about 25 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 2 teachers, Bison Jr. High - 04 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Bison Jr. High, located at 200 E Carr St in Bison, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Bison School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment conducive to the academic and personal growth of its middle school students. The school plays a central role in the small, tight-knit rural community of Bison, emphasizing foundational learning and student development during these critical formative years.
As a member of the Bison School District, the junior high benefits from the resources and mission of the broader district, which aims to provide quality instruction tailored to the needs of students in the region. By maintaining a localized campus, the school facilitates strong communication between faculty, students, and parents. Those interested in further details regarding the school's specific programs, academic calendar, or district news can visit their official website at http://www.bison.k12.sd.us.
For more information, contact Bison Jr. High - 04 at (605) 244-5271 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
http://www.bison.k12.sd.us
BISON JR. HIGH - 04 is a public Title I school in Bison, SD with about 25 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bison School District 52-1
- Total Students:
- 25
- Teachers:
- 2.35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 25 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BISON JR. HIGH - 04 is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 12.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.0%
- Female
- 56.0%
- Male
- 44.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.