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The Red Cloud Indian School, Inc., is a non-profit corporation (501C3) operating as an accredited private school and organized under the laws of the state of South Dakota. Private donations support 97 percent of Red Cloud Indian School. We receive no Federal, State, or Tribal funds.

Contributions and gifts to the Red Cloud Indian School are tax deductible. We are a tax exempt religious and educational institution, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Our tax-exempt number is 46-0275071. We receive no significant Federal, State, or Tribal funds. A nominal enrollment fee of $100 per student is charged, with a family cap of $200. This is only a fraction of the cost to operate the schools when faculty and staff salaries, maintenance, transportation, supplies, and various other expenses are calculated.

The Red Cloud Indian School provides a quality education of the mind and heart for almost 600 Native American students every day. The main campus near Pine Ridge Village consists of one of the largest private Native American schools in the country. It includes:

Red Cloud Elementary School, grades pre-K-4
Red Cloud Middle School, grades 5-8
Red Cloud High School, grades 9-12
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School, grades K-8

Our Lady Of Lourdes, is our northern campus, located 45 minutes northeast of the main Red Cloud Campus.

Purpose and Objective of Red Cloud Indian School
The mission of The Red Cloud Indian Schools is to provide a quality education from kindergarten through high school to the Native American children on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The educational process at Red Cloud Indian School attempts to give lakota students the skills they need to compete in the larger society while retaining the traditional values and culture of the Lakota heritage. Course work includes a basic educational curriculum (Math, Science, History, etc.) as well as courses in ethics, religion, Lakota culture, Lakota religion, and Lakota language.

Position Openings
Red Cloud Indian School is currently filling positions for the 2008-09 academic year. View available positions and application procedures

School Wellness Policy
Download the Red Could Indian School Wellness Policy (Microsoft Word document)