Groton Area Middle High School in Groton, South Dakota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Groton Area Middle High School is a rural public school in Groton, South Dakota that is part of Groton School District 6 - 6. It serves 300 students in grades 6 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.8:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 12

300 Students

16 Teachers

502 N 2nd St

Groton, SD 57445 View local requests

http://www.grotonarea.com

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Groton Area Middle High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Hubbart

Mr. Swenson

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Groton Area Middle High School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Groton Area Middle High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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