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2 schools in Irene

South Dakota · Public K-12

Irene runs 2 public K-12 schools inside South Dakota, with combined enrollment near 132 (1 middle and 1 high).

7-year change in Irene

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
132
-6 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01High09-1286
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04Middle07-0846

About Irene

Public education in Irene, South Dakota runs across 2 schools that hosts roughly 132 students. By footprint, Irene sits in the compact bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 66, meaningfully below the state mean of about 208.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 4%: 138 students in SY 2017-18 versus 132 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 95% to 91%.

On this page, the community for Irene discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Irene, South Dakota?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Irene, with a combined enrollment of about 132.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Irene?
Irene has 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Irene?
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is the largest public school in Irene by enrollment, with approximately 86 students.
What school districts serve Irene?
Irene public schools are operated by Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3.
What grade levels do public schools in Irene cover?
Public schools in Irene serve students from grade 7 through grade 12.