Faith School District 46-2

District Overview
Located at 206 W 5th St in Faith, South Dakota, Faith School District 46-2 serves as a vital educational foundation for its surrounding rural remote community. As a fully operational, traditional public school district, it maintains four active schools designed to support learners throughout their complete academic progression, offering comprehensive programming from prekindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Nestled in the expansive landscape of western South Dakota while maintaining ties to the broader Rapid City regional sphere, the district provides a close-knit, accessible learning environment tailored to the unique needs of its countryside setting.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a focused student body of 181 pupils, allowing for an exceptionally personalized approach to education. Instruction is delivered by a dedicated team of approximately 35 full-time equivalent teachers, further assisted by 7 instructional aides and nearly 25 support personnel, establishing a well-rounded workforce of over 66 staff members. This generous staffing structure fosters strong teacher-student connections, ensuring tailored guidance and robust academic support across every grade level. Families, community members, and educational researchers can explore additional district updates and educational resources by visiting their official website at faith.k12.sd.us.
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Total Schools
181
Total Students
34.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Faith School District 46-2
Demographic Student Count
White151
Hispanic4
Black2
Asian3
Two or More11
American Indian8
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    151 (83.4%)
  • Two or More
    11 (6.1%)
  • American Indian
    8 (4.4%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.7%)
  • Black
    2 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Faith School District 46-2
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:4
Students:181*
Teachers (FTE):34.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.2
Schools in Faith School District 46-2
Found 4 Schools