St. Joseph’s Indian School, Chamberlain, SD
St. Joseph’s Indian School is a residential and educational facility serving Native American youth ages 6-18. St. Joseph’s provides a holistic array of services including education, group home living, counseling services, and religious education, while promoting the Native American Sioux Culture. The organization provides group homes and an on-campus school for students grades 1-8 and group home support for high school students that attend Chamberlain Public High School.
P.O. Box 89
Chamberlain, SD 57325
Tel: 605.234.3300
Web site: www.stjo.org
Key CORE Contact:
Mike Tyrell, Executive Director
Ages/Grades Served: Ages 6-18, Grades 1-12
Age Limit Upon Enrollment: None
Program Year: Academic year (September – May) with several summer programs
Geographic Eligibility: Native American children in South Dakota and surrounding states
Total Residential Capacity: 220
Goal Upon Graduation: Complete high school and then attend a 2- or 4-year college, join the military, or find employment
Year Founded: 1927