IRENE - WAKONDA JR. HIGH - 04

Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 school district, located in Irene, SD with about 48 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, Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Irene-Wakonda Junior High (part of the Irene-Wakonda School District #04) is a rural public school located in Irene, South Dakota. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that prepares adolescents for the transition to high school. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere, focusing on individualized attention and fostering close relationships between students, teachers, and local families.

The school operates under the district’s broader mission to promote academic excellence while supporting the social and emotional development of its student body. Beyond the classroom, the school typically encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and local initiatives, which are central to the district's identity in the surrounding community. By utilizing the resources of the Irene-Wakonda school system, the junior high aims to uphold regional academic standards while maintaining the traditions and values characteristic of a rural South Dakota educational environment.

For more information, contact Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 at (605) 263-3313 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.