TIOSPA ZINA TRIBAL SCHOOL

Tiospa Zina Tribal School is a Title I public school that is part of the Tiospa Zina Tribal School school district, located in Agency Village, SD with about 606 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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.

Tiospa Zina Tribal School, located in Agency Village, South Dakota, is a K-12 educational institution serving the Lake Traverse Reservation. As a tribally-controlled grant school, it plays a vital role in the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate community by integrating rigorous academic standards with the preservation of Dakota culture, language, and values. The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success—whether in higher education or the workforce—while fostering a strong sense of tribal identity and community pride.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tiospa Zina acts as a central hub for the Agency Village community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that addresses the holistic needs of its students, incorporating traditional practices alongside modern technology and teaching methods. By bridging the gap between historical heritage and contemporary education, the school strives to empower its students to become confident, contributing members of both the tribal nation and the broader global society.

For more information, contact Tiospa Zina Tribal School at (605) 698-3953 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.