Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01

www.hitchcock-tulare.k12.sd.us

58 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hitchcock-Tulare High School is a rural public secondary school located in Tulare, South Dakota. Serving as a central pillar of the local community, the school is part of the Hitchcock-Tulare School District, which focuses on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment for its students. Because of its location in a small agricultural region, the school emphasizes a tight-knit educational experience that prioritizes close student-teacher relationships and a commitment to academic and extracurricular growth.

The school is well-known for its active participation in South Dakota’s high school athletic programs and community-centered events, which help foster school spirit and student engagement. Through its official website, the district provides resources for families regarding academic calendars, board policies, and administrative information. Overall, Hitchcock-Tulare High School reflects the values of many small-town South Dakota institutions, aiming to prepare students for future success through a blend of traditional academics and community involvement.

Total Students

7.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	2
American Indian	1

White
55 (94.8%)
Hispanic
2 (3.4%)
American Indian
1 (1.7%)

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:	Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6
Phone:	(605)596-4171
Website:	http://www.hitchcock-tulare.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 10

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 13