Hill City High School - 01

Hill City School District 51-2
488 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
158 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hill City High School, located at 341 Main St in Hill City, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Situated in the heart of the Black Hills, the school is integrated into the Hill City School District and focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. As a smaller district school, it emphasizes a tight-knit environment where students can benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community engagement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Hill City High School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and organizations that promote leadership and character development. The school utilizes its unique geographical location to foster a connection with the surrounding region, while maintaining a commitment to technological integration and modern pedagogical standards. For further information on specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.hillcity.k12.sd.us.
158
Total Students
12.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    113 (71.5%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (17.7%)
  • Two or More
    10 (6.3%)
  • American Indian
    4 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.9%)
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: Hill City School District 51-2
Phone: (605)574-3000
Website: http://www.hillcity.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
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 41
Grade 10 44
Grade 11 34
Grade 12 39
Gender Ratio