Douglas High School - 03

www.dsdk12.net

739 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Douglas High School, located in Box Elder, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the Douglas School District. Situated just minutes from Ellsworth Air Force Base, the school maintains a strong connection to the military community, fostering a diverse student body that includes many children of active-duty service members. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Douglas High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on its "Patriot" spirit, cultivating a supportive campus culture that encourages community involvement and leadership. By blending rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development and student engagement, Douglas High School strives to create an inclusive environment where all students are empowered to achieve their personal and professional goals.

739

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas High School - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	509
Hispanic	79
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	78
American Indian	54
Pacific Islander	5

White
509 (68.9%)
Hispanic
79 (10.7%)
Two or More
78 (10.6%)
American Indian
54 (7.3%)
Black
11 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas School District 51-1
Phone:	(605)923-0030
Website:	http://www.dsdk12.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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

Grade 9 247

Grade 10 201

Grade 11 147

Grade 12 144