Platte - Geddes High School - 01

Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
400 Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
132 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Platte-Geddes High School, located in Platte, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community. Operating under the Platte-Geddes School District, the high school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. The school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum designed to build foundational knowledge while encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community involvement. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Platte-Geddes High School aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and civic responsibility among its student body. As a key fixture of the Platte community, the institution works closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure that students are equipped with the tools, character, and guidance needed to navigate their future endeavors effectively.
132
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    115 (87.1%)
  • Two or More
    8 (6.1%)
  • American Indian
    5 (3.8%)
  • Black
    3 (2.3%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.8%)
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: Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
Phone: (605)337-3391
Website: http://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
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 44
Grade 10 32
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 36
Gender Ratio