De Smet High School - 01

De Smet School District 38-2
405 3rd St SW
De Smet, SD 57231
95 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
De Smet High School, located in De Smet, South Dakota, serves as the educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the De Smet School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and civic responsibility among its student body. Known for its small-town atmosphere, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students have access to a variety of core academic subjects, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs that help develop well-rounded individuals.

The school is deeply rooted in the history of De Smet—a town famously associated with the author Laura Ingalls Wilder—and it maintains a strong connection to its community traditions. By utilizing its official website, http://www.desmet.k12.sd.us, the school keeps families and stakeholders informed about district policies, academic calendars, and campus events. Through its commitment to student success and community engagement, De Smet High School continues to play a vital role in preparing the youth of Kingsbury County for their future endeavors after graduation.
95
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    87 (91.6%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (7.4%)
  • Black
    1 (1.1%)
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: De Smet School District 38-2
Phone: (605)854-3423
Website: http://www.desmet.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 95
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 20
Grade 10 33
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 13
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lake Preston High School - 01
Lake Preston School District 38-3
Charter School 41 Students
300 1st St NE
Lake Preston, SD 57249 (9.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th