Kadoka Area School District 35-2

Located at 800 Bayberry St in Kadoka, South Dakota, the Kadoka Area School District 35-2 serves as a vital educational cornerstone within a remote rural setting. Operating as a fully active, traditional public school district, it manages six operational schools that deliver a complete continuum of learning spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district provides a close-knit academic community for its total enrollment of 283 students, which includes 144 female and 139 male learners evenly distributed across the grade levels. Reflecting the rich heritage of the surrounding region, the student body is composed of 159 White students, 116 American Indian students, six multiracial students, and two Hispanic students, creating an inclusive environment grounded in community connections.

To deliver strong academic and developmental support across its campuses, the district maintains an impressive workforce totaling over 124 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team features nearly 67 full-time equivalent teachers, alongside seven instructional aides and over 50 support staff personnel dedicated to school operations, student care, and administrative services. This generous educator-to-student presence allows for small class sizes and highly individualized attention tailored to the needs of rural learners. Families, prospective students, and educational researchers seeking to learn more about the district's offerings can visit their official website at www.kadoka.k12.sd.us or reach out to the central administration office at (605) 837-2175.