Pahin Sinte Owayawa

Pahin Sinte Owayawa is an active, regular public school district located at 101 School Dr in Porcupine, South Dakota. Operating independently outside of a supervisory union, this non-charter district serves its community through a single operational school facility set in a rural remote geographic location. The district is structured to provide primary and middle-level education, offering instruction exclusively from kindergarten through eighth grade.

During the 2024–2025 academic period, Pahin Sinte Owayawa serves a total student body of 155 pupils, consisting of 79 female and 76 male students, all of whom identify as American Indian. To maintain its educational programs and administrative operations, the district utilizes a workforce of 26 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework includes 14 FTE teachers, 1 FTE instructional aide, and 11 FTE support staff members dedicated to supporting the student population across all offered grade levels.