Harrisburg Junior High School serves 295 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
98%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Harrisburg Junior High School?
295 students attend Harrisburg Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Harrisburg Junior High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harrisburg Junior High School?
Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg Junior High School offer ?
Harrisburg Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harrisburg Junior High School part of?
Harrisburg Junior High School is part of Harrisburg School District 41-2.
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