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
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
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.

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