South Shore Junior High - 03 (Closed 2009)

203 S School St
South Shore, SD 57263
South Shore Junior High - 03 serves 11 students in grades 7-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
9%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
South Shore School District 14-3
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South Shore Junior High - 03?
11 students attend South Shore Junior High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Shore Junior High - 03 students are White, and 9% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Shore Junior High - 03?
South Shore Junior High - 03 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Shore Junior High - 03 offer ?
South Shore Junior High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is South Shore Junior High - 03 part of?
South Shore Junior High - 03 is part of South Shore School District 14-3.

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