Bison Jr. High - 04

Bison School District 52-1
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
24 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
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.
24
Total Students
2.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    22 (91.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (4.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (4.2 %)
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: Bison School District 52-1
Phone: (605)244-5271
Website: http://www.bison.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 3
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 10
Grade 8 14
Gender Ratio