Wakpala Junior High School (Closed 2005)

Wakpala Junior High School serves 36 students in grades 7-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
36 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Wakpala Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
American Indian
100%
14%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Wakpala Junior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wakpala Junior High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in SD.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wakpala Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wakpala Junior High School?
36 students attend Wakpala Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wakpala Junior High School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakpala Junior High School?
Wakpala Junior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wakpala Junior High School offer ?
Wakpala Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Wakpala Junior High School part of?
Wakpala Junior High School is part of Smee School District 15-3.

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