Our Student Community
Our Students At A Glance
200+ Students Each Year
More than 200 students in grades 1–12 call St. Joseph’s Indian School home each year. Our on-campus elementary school includes one first-grade classroom and two classrooms for each grade from second through eighth. High school students live in campus homes while attending Chamberlain High School.
Representing Many Communities
Students come from more than 30 communities across South Dakota and neighboring states. While many students are from reservation communities, approximately 35% come from towns and cities located off reservation.
Honoring Diverse Tribal Heritage
Our students are enrolled members of more than 10 tribes, with most identifying with the Lakota, Dakota and Nakota nations. Their cultures, traditions and experiences help shape the vibrant community found at St. Joseph’s Indian School.
“Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children”
Sitting Bull
Hear From Our Students
Discover what life at St. Joseph’s Indian School means to the children we serve.