Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School

Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School
2004 E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
830 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Cheyenne-Eagle Butte (C-EB) School, located in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Operating as a BIE (Bureau of Indian Education) grant school, it provides comprehensive K-12 instruction to a predominantly Native American student population. The school is deeply rooted in the culture and history of the Lakota people, integrating traditional values and language into its academic framework to foster a sense of identity and community pride among its students.

The school is known for its "Ohitika" spirit, a term that translates to "brave" or "courageous" in the Lakota language, which serves as the institution’s motto and mascot. Beyond standard academics, C-EB places a strong emphasis on holistic student development, offering various athletic programs, cultural activities, and support services designed to address the unique challenges faced by students living on the reservation. By bridging the gap between rigorous educational standards and indigenous heritage, Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School strives to empower its students to become leaders within their tribal community and beyond.
830
Total Students
75.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    830 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School
Phone: (605)964-8777
Website: http://www.ohitika.com
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 830
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 826
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
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 76
Grade 2 77
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 24
Grade 6 29
Grade 7 94
Grade 8 76
Grade 9 114
Grade 10 95
Grade 11 77
Grade 12 72
Gender Ratio