Ipswich is 25 miles west of Aberdeen, SD on Highway 12
The Ipswich School District serves a 541 square mile area with a $266 million tax base. About 360 students are served, including three Hutterite communities, each with an attendance center. Contracted district buses travel approximately 675 miles on regular routes each day and transport 180 of the district's students to the Ipswich attendance center. The State of South Dakota and the North Central Association accredit the Ipswich School System. Parental involvement is encouraged in many ways such as: Parent/Teacher Organization, co-curricular booster clubs and summer activity booster clubs.
Major strengths of the Ipswich School District include: K-12 NCA accreditation-currently the district is in process of the NCA accreditation cycle; a 12.4 -1 student teacher ratio; a 0% dropout rate at the central attendance center; and a strong staff development program. The district has quality educational facilities including: the original 1920 high school building, 1954 junior high school addition, 1971 elementary classrooms and gymnasium addition, 1977 industrial tech.-wrestling-weight room addition, 2000 K-12 library, preschool, high school science lab, vocal music, and instrumental music addition. In 2007 an upgrade of the track and football complex was completed in 2009 Smart Boards were installed throughout the district.
The school district maintains up-to-date: teaching materials, supplies and technology hardware and software to support the efforts of the dedicated, highly qualified and student-oriented teaching staff. The teaching and support staff are a blend younger people and seasoned professionals who provide quality programs in a safe, attractive and supportive environment.
Additional offerings include: strong programs of art and co-curricular activities including: the full spectrum of boys and girls athletics, drama, instrumental and vocal music.
Where all students are provided the opportunity to reach their maximum potential in a safe and positive environment.
