Philip Jr. High - 03

Haakon School District 27-1
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
49 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Philip Junior High, located at 330 Scottie Ave in Philip, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. As part of the Philip School District (03), the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the personal development of its middle-school-aged students. By providing a structured transition between elementary and high school, the institution focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests and develop essential critical-thinking skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Philip Junior High is deeply integrated into the culture of its rural South Dakota setting. The school plays an active role in the community, often promoting values of responsibility, school spirit, and civic engagement. Through its website, the district maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources and updates to ensure that students have the support necessary to succeed in their educational journey.
49
Total Students
2.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    45 (91.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (6.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (2.0 %)
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: Haakon School District 27-1
Phone: (605)859-2680
Website: http://www.philip.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 28
Grade 8 21
Gender Ratio