Enrollment
38
High
DISTRICT 58 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SMEE SCHOOL DISTRICT 15-3·NCES 467560000699
Wakpala High School - 01
12250 SD Hwy 1806, Wakpala, SD 57658 · (605) 845-3040 · Corson County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL38 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.1:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.7:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
38 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 9 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 10 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 8 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 11 | 29% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Smee School District 15-3. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Wakpala High School - 01 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 38 | #144 of 173 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
38
-29 (-43%) vs 2020
+52% since 1990-91, when it was 25
Student : Teacher
6.1:1
was 11.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 38 | 6.2 | 6.1:1 | 100% (38) |
| 2023-24 | 64 | 7.3 | 8.8:1 | 100% (64) |
| 2022-23 | 66 | 7.9 | 8.3:1 | 100% (66) |
| 2020-21 | 67 | 6 | 11.2:1 | 100% (67) |
| 2017-18 | 58 | 7.6 | 7.7:1 | 100% (58) |
| 2015-16 | 38 | 6 | 6.3:1 | 100% (38) |
| 2010-11 | 64 | 7 | 9.1:1 | 95% (61) |
| 2000-01 | 62 | 5 | 12.4:1 | 95% (59) |
| 1990-91 | 25 | 6 | 4.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wakpala High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students down 34% (58 to 38); teachers down 18% (7.6 to 6.2).
About Wakpala High School - 01
This page covers Wakpala High School - 01, a small high school in Wakpala, South Dakota. It educates 38 students in grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in South Dakota is about 225 students.
Within Smee School District 15-3, Wakpala High School - 01 is one of 3 schools. The district enrolls 174 students.
Federal enrollment data show Wakpala High School - 01 is 95% Native American. The school is also 5% multiracial.
Federal data list 6.2 full-time-equivalent teachers at Wakpala High School - 01 in 2024-25, for a ratio of 6.1:1. That is 14.5 students per teacher below the 20.6:1 average for high schools in South Dakota. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 100%. That tracks the 99% average for public schools in Corson County.
Census estimates describe Corson County this way: the median household income is $46,406, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and about 34% of people live in poverty. Besides Wakpala High School - 01, Corson County has 10 other public schools.
The nearest other public school, Wakpala Middle School - 04, is less than a tenth of a mile away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 2 other public schools.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
In 2020-21 the school reported 67 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 38. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. The school's ratio fell from 11.2:1 to 6.1:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Corson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,806
Census ACS
Median income
$46,406
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
34%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
858 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Smee School District 15-3
- Wakpala Elementary - 02Elementary · 95 students
- Wakpala Middle School - 04Middle · 41 students
Other schools in Wakpala
- Wakpala Elementary - 02Elementary · 95 students
- Wakpala Middle School - 04Middle · 41 students
Nearby schools
- Wakpala Middle School - 040.0 mi · 41
- Wakpala Elementary - 020.0 mi · 95
- Mobridge High School - 017.1 mi · 194
- Mobridge Middle School - 027.1 mi · 110
- Mobridge Upper Elementary - 047.1 mi · 143
- Freeman Davis Elementary - 037.5 mi · 149
Frequently asked questions
About Wakpala High School - 01How many students attend Wakpala High School - 01?
Wakpala High School - 01 enrolls approximately 38 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Wakpala High School - 01 serve?
Wakpala High School - 01 serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakpala High School - 01?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Wakpala High School - 01 is approximately 6.1:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Wakpala High School - 01?
Student demographics at Wakpala High School - 01 are roughly 5% Two or more.
What district is Wakpala High School - 01 in?
Wakpala High School - 01 is part of Smee School District 15-3.
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