Wakpala Middle School - 04

Smee School District 15-3
12250 SD Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
37 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wakpala Middle School is a public institution located in Wakpala, South Dakota, serving as part of the Sitting Bull School District (Smee School District 15-3). Situated on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing educational services to students in the middle grades. Its academic mission is centered on fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique needs of the area’s youth while promoting core academic proficiency.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural context of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Like other schools within the district, Wakpala Middle School emphasizes the importance of community engagement and works to balance state educational standards with the cultural heritage of its student body. The school serves as a focal point for the small community of Wakpala, striving to prepare its students for the transition to high school through localized instruction and dedicated faculty support.
37
Total Students
3.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
110.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    35 (94.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.7 %)
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: Smee School District 15-3
Phone: (605)845-3040
Website: http://www.smee.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 37
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
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 6 13
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 14
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mobridge Middle School - 02
Mobridge-Pollock 62-6
Charter School 127 Students
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601 (7.1 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th