Willow Lake High School - 01

Willow Lake School District 12-3
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
69 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Willow Lake High School, located at 400 Garfield Ave in Willow Lake, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for its rural community. As part of the Willow Lake School District, the institution is dedicated to providing a foundational K-12 education that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular participation, and community involvement. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where students receive personalized attention from faculty and staff.

Beyond its core curriculum, Willow Lake High School offers various programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a resource for parents, students, and community members to stay informed about district policies, athletic schedules, and upcoming academic events.
69
Total Students
6.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    66 (95.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.9%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.4%)
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: Willow Lake School District 12-3
Phone: (605)625-5945
Website: http://www.willowlake.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 24
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 17
Grade 12 13
Gender Ratio