Harrisburg High School - 01

1,806 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harrisburg High School, located in Harrisburg, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Harrisburg School District 41-2. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, vocational training, or extracurricular involvement. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the cultivation of leadership skills among its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a robust culture of school spirit. Students have access to a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and fine arts opportunities, which play a significant role in the overall educational experience. By balancing rigorous academic standards with meaningful student engagement, Harrisburg High School aims to equip its graduates with the tools necessary to become productive and responsible citizens in an evolving global society.

1,806

Total Students

126.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrisburg High School - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,511
Hispanic	81
Black	74
Asian	27
Two or More	96
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,511 (83.7%)
Two or More
96 (5.3%)
Hispanic
81 (4.5%)
Black
74 (4.1%)
Asian
27 (1.5%)
American Indian
16 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harrisburg School District 41-2
Phone:	(605)743-2567
Website:	http://www.harrisburgdistrict41-2.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,806
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	126.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 9 476

Grade 10 481

Grade 11 440

Grade 12 409