Wakonda Hi School serves 56 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% 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
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
98%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Hi School?
56 students attend Wakonda Hi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wakonda Hi School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wakonda Hi School?
Wakonda Hi School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wakonda Hi School offer ?
Wakonda Hi School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wakonda Hi School part of?
Wakonda Hi School is part of Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3.
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