Wessington Hi School (Closed 2005)

100 Brooks St
Wessington, SD 57381
Wessington Hi School serves 33 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
33 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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12:1
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American Indian
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14%
Asian
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2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
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3%
White
97%
67%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School District Name
Wessington School District 02-4
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wessington Hi School?
33 students attend Wessington Hi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Wessington Hi School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Wessington Hi School offer ?
Wessington Hi School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wessington Hi School part of?
Wessington Hi School is part of Wessington School District 02-4.

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