Castlewood High School - 01

Castlewood School District 28-1
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
112 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Castlewood High School, located in Castlewood, South Dakota, serves as the heart of the local educational community. As part of the Castlewood School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff provide individualized attention to students, helping them prepare for success in higher education, trade schools, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Castlewood High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs that encourage student involvement and school spirit. By emphasizing community values and a strong commitment to learning, the school aims to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to contribute positively to their future professional and personal endeavors. Their official website serves as a central hub for parents and students to access schedules, district announcements, and educational resources.
112
Total Students
6.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    102 (91.1%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.7%)
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: Castlewood School District 28-1
Phone: (605)793-2497
Website: http://www.castlewood.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 30
Grade 10 29
Grade 11 31
Grade 12 22
Gender Ratio