GETTYSBURG JR. HIGH - 03

Gettysburg Jr. High - 03 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Gettysburg School District 53-1 school district, located in Gettysburg, SD with about 47 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 4 teachers, Gettysburg Jr. High - 03 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Gettysburg Junior High School, located at 100 E King Ave in Gettysburg, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Gettysburg School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students during their middle school years. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the institution strives to prepare its students for the transition into high school while maintaining a commitment to the values and standards of the broader Gettysburg community.

As a smaller-town school, Gettysburg Junior High benefits from a close-knit atmosphere that allows for more personalized attention between staff and students. The school emphasizes essential core subjects while promoting extracurricular participation, helping students explore their interests and build social skills. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news can visit the district’s official website at http://www.gettysburg.k12.sd.us.

For more information, contact Gettysburg Jr. High - 03 at (605) 765-2436 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.