Stanley County High School - 01

Stanley County School District 57-1
10 E Main Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
142 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Stanley County High School, located in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Stanley County School District. Situated along the banks of the Missouri River, the school plays a central role in the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a smaller district, the school is known for providing a close-knit atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive relationship with both staff and peers.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Fort Pierre through its extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, and various student organizations. These activities are designed to encourage leadership, teamwork, and school spirit among the student body. Committed to preparing students for life after graduation, Stanley County High School focuses on equipping learners with the necessary skills for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
142
Total Students
10.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    112 (78.9%)
  • American Indian
    17 (12.0%)
  • Two or More
    10 (7.0%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7%)
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: Stanley County School District 57-1
Phone: (605)223-7743
Website: http://www.stanleycounty.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 42
Grade 10 31
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
T F Riggs High School - 01
Pierre School District 32-2
Charter School 855 Students
1010 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501 (1.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th