Webster Area High School - 01

Webster Area School District 18-5
733 E 2nd St
Webster, SD 57274
164 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Webster Area High School, located at 102 East Ninth Ave in Webster, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Webster Area School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. By prioritizing core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, technical training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and organizational opportunities that encourage leadership and collaboration. The district’s commitment to its students is supported by a faculty focused on developing critical thinking skills and community responsibility. For those seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, and academic programs, the district maintains an official website at http://www.webster.k12.sd.us.
164
Total Students
12.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    148 (90.2%)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.5%)
  • American Indian
    5 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6%)
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: Webster Area School District 18-5
Phone: (605)345-3548
Website: http://www.webster.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 45
Grade 10 33
Grade 11 47
Grade 12 39
Gender Ratio