Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03

www.alcester-hudson.k12.sd.us

53 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Alcester-Hudson Junior High, located at 102 E 5th in Alcester, South Dakota, serves as a vital component of the Alcester-Hudson School District. As a small-town educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in their early adolescent years. The district emphasizes a strong partnership between students, families, and staff, aiming to provide a well-rounded academic curriculum alongside opportunities for personal growth and character development.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Alcester-Hudson School District, which focuses on preparing students for future success through high academic standards and community involvement. Being part of a tight-knit community, the junior high benefits from the district’s small class sizes, which allow for more individualized attention and a more cohesive school culture. For more information regarding their specific programs, school policies, and calendar events, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.alcester-hudson.k12.sd.us.

Total Students

4.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
46 (86.8 %)
Hispanic
3 (5.7 %)
Two or More
2 (3.8 %)
American Indian
1 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1
Phone:	(605)934-1890
Website:	http://www.alcester-hudson.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 7 22

Grade 8 31