De Smet High School

What De Smet High School does

De Smet High School is the secondary school within De Smet School District 38-2, a public K-12 district serving the rural community of De Smet, South Dakota. The district operates three schools covering elementary, middle, and high school grades, and serves as the primary public education provider within its geographic boundary. The district's core offering is standard K-12 instruction supplemented by Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming in computer science and cybersecurity, dual credit coursework, interscholastic athletics, and a range of extracurricular activities. Class sizes are reported in a 5-22 student range, supporting a personalized instruction model that is structurally difficult for larger districts to replicate.

The district's operational technology stack includes Infinite Campus as the student information system and parent portal, Nutrislice for food service menu management and communication, Google Workspace for productivity and collaboration, Safe2Say as an anonymous safety reporting channel, and DDN (Digital Dakota Network) partnerships for distance learning course delivery. These platforms are vendor-supplied SaaS rather than proprietary builds, and they primarily serve administrative, communication, and safety functions rather than instructional differentiation. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or commercial product surface is disclosed.

De Smet School District 38-2 is a tax-funded government entity, not a commercial enterprise. Revenue is derived from state K-12 aid formulas, local property taxes, and federal allocations, and is governed by an elected school board subject to public meeting and budget hearing requirements (such as the FY27 hearing referenced in available materials). The district does not generate commercial revenue, does not raise private capital, and is not subject to typical PE/VC/M&A exit dynamics. Open enrollment availability and CTE expansion represent the primary forward-leaning strategic signals visible in the data.

Name

De Smet High School

Legal name

De Smet School District

Website

https://desmet.k12.sd.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

De Smet High School is the secondary school within De Smet School District 38-2, a public K-12 district in rural South Dakota serving local students with standard instruction, CTE programming in computer science and cybersecurity, dual credit, and athletics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Secondary education
• Career technical education
• Dual credit programs
• Extracurricular programs

Headquarters

HQ city

De Smet

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

De Smet School District provides comprehensive public K-12 education across three campuses: Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary (K-6), De Smet Middle School (6-8), and De Smet High School (9-12). Core offerings include standard academic instruction, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways in Agriculture, Business, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Family Consumer Science, dual credit and distance learning programs for college credit, AP courses, fine arts programs, athletics, and a school food service program. The district also provides mental health counseling and student safety reporting through the Safe2Say platform.

Product overview

De Smet School District operates as a unified K-12 educational institution comprising three distinct schools: De Smet High School (grades 9-12), De Smet Middle School (grades 6-8) co-located at 405 Third Street, and Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School (K-5) at 501 3rd St. SW. The district offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs including core academic instruction, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways in Agriculture, Business, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Family Consumer Science, dual credit and distance learning opportunities for college-bound students, and extensive extracurricular activities spanning athletics, fine arts (Band, Choir, Drama), and career-focused organizations (FCCLA, FFA, NHS). The district also provides food service operations and utilizes the Infinite Campus platform for student information management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• De Smet High School Education High school education for grades 9-12 located at 405 Third Street, De Smet, South Dakota, offering academic programs including AP courses, athletics, fine arts, career and technical education, and college preparatory curriculum.
• De Smet Middle School Education Middle school education for grades 6-8 co-located with the high school, providing foundational academic instruction and introduction to extracurricular activities.
• Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School Education Elementary school education located at 501 3rd St. SW, De Smet, serving K-6 students with foundational education programs.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs CTE courses including Agriculture, Business, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Family Consumer Science, and Workplace Technology Skills designed to prepare students for postsecondary education and workforce readiness.
• Dual Credit and Distance Learning Programs Programs allowing 11th and 12th grade students to enroll in college-level courses through distance education and earn both high school and college credits simultaneously through DDN and partner institutions of higher education.
• Athletics and Activities Programs Extracurricular programs including Athletics, Band, Choir, Drama, FCCLA, FFA, NHS, Student Council, and Yearbook for student engagement and leadership development.
• School Food Service Program School meal program providing breakfast and lunch services, managed through the Dak15 Shared Services Model with online lunch menu availability via Nutrislice. Free and reduced meal applications are accepted.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system provider for DDN Campus Portal, enabling online access for students, parents, and teachers to grades, attendance, schedules, and academic records through the Infinite Campus platform.
• Safe2SaycoreOthersAnonymous tip line platform for students to report safety concerns to school administration.
• Google WorkspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle productivity tools including Drive for document storage, Docs for weekly memos and scholarship applications, and Google Maps integration for location services.
• DonorsChooseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCrowdfunding platform for educators enabling De Smet teachers to request classroom project funding from donors.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon charitable giving program allowing shoppers to support De Smet School District with eligible purchases.
• Dak15 Shared Services ModelminorOthersShared services cooperative for school nutrition programs, providing bulk purchasing and operational support for the district's food service.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Mitchell School District: Public K-12 district serving Mitchell, South Dakota. Comparable mid-size SD district with similar curricular and extracurricular programming structure and state funding mechanics.
• Huron School District: Public K-12 school district serving Huron and surrounding Beadle County, South Dakota. Comparable in operating model (public K-12 district offering core academics, CTE, activities) and regional context within South Dakota.
• Brookings School District: Public K-12 district serving Brookings, South Dakota. Comparable as a neighboring SD district offering comprehensive academics, activities, and dual-credit pathways drawing from a similar rural/regional student population.
• Madison Central School District: Public K-12 district serving Madison, South Dakota (Lake County). Closely comparable in scale, rural setting, and academic program breadth to De Smet.
• Chamberlain School District: Rural public K-12 district in central South Dakota, comparable to De Smet in scale, CTE orientation, and reliance on regional state aid funding.
• Watertown School District: Larger regional K-12 public school district serving Watertown, South Dakota. Comparable in full K-12 academic and extracurricular model but with broader program depth due to larger enrollment.
• Webster School District: Small rural K-12 public district in northeastern South Dakota. Comparable to De Smet in operating model, scale, and reliance on state aid with limited enrollment base.
• Clark School District: Small public K-12 district serving Clark and surrounding Clark County. Closely comparable to De Smet as a small rural SD district with similar operational scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DeSmetBulldogs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/de-smet-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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