Brookings High School - 01

www.brookings.k12.sd.us

979 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brookings High School, located at 530 Elm Ave in Brookings, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Brookings School District. As a central hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution offers a diverse curriculum, including core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular programs designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development in a supportive learning environment.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Brookings High School emphasizes a culture of community involvement and student engagement. The school leverages its affiliation with the broader Brookings School District to maintain high educational standards and provide resources that support student achievement. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering updates on district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide events, ensuring that students and parents remain connected to the school’s ongoing mission.

979

Total Students

58.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookings High School - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	786
Hispanic	74
Black	25
Asian	31
Two or More	49
American Indian	14

White
786 (80.3%)
Hispanic
74 (7.6%)
Two or More
49 (5.0%)
Asian
31 (3.2%)
Black
25 (2.6%)
American Indian
14 (1.4%)

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:	Brookings School District 05-1
Phone:	(605)696-4100
Website:	http://www.brookings.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	979
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 9 264

Grade 10 216

Grade 11 281

Grade 12 218