Wakonda Junior High School (Closed 2008)

Wakonda Junior High School serves 27 students in grades 7-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
27 students
This chart displays total students of Wakonda Junior High School by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Wakonda Junior High School by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wakonda Junior High School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wakonda Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wakonda Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wakonda Junior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wakonda Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wakonda Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
School District Name
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wakonda Junior High School?
27 students attend Wakonda Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wakonda Junior High School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakonda Junior High School?
Wakonda Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wakonda Junior High School offer ?
Wakonda Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Wakonda Junior High School part of?
Wakonda Junior High School is part of Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3.

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.