Garretson High School - 01

Garretson School District 49-4
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
142 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Garretson High School, located in Garretson, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As part of the Garretson School District, the high school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. The school offers a standard comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or entering the workforce immediately after graduation.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, music, and student organizations. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Garretson High School is able to provide a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff can offer more personalized attention to student needs. Those interested in learning more about their specific course offerings, athletic schedules, or district policies can visit their official website at http://www.garretson.k12.sd.us.
142
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    130 (91.5%)
  • Two or More
    8 (5.6%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    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: Garretson School District 49-4
Phone: (605)594-3452
Website: http://www.garretson.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 34
Grade 10 35
Grade 11 31
Grade 12 42
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Brandon Valley High School - 01
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Charter School 1,381 Students
301 S Splitrock Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005 (9.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th