More Than a School is a powerful story of Native American children finding their best chance to succeed in life at St. Joseph’s Indian School.
This PSA shows the powerful story of how St. Joseph’s offers exceptional education and a holistic approach to student care, including safety, education, mental and physical health programs. With only 17% of Native American students attending post-secondary education compared to 60% of the total U.S., the need is great. At St. Joseph’s, 94% of students graduate and pursue further education, healthcare, the military and more. That’s because St. Joseph’s Indian School is More Than a School.
Native American children get their best chance to succeed in life at St. Joseph’s Indian School. St. Joseph’s provides a safe place to learn, grow and thrive. Not only does the school provide an exceptional education, but they also provide a holistic approach to their students’ care, including programs focusing on safety, wellbeing and mental and physical health – all at no cost to families.
Within South Dakota, Native American students are graduating at a rate of only 53%. However, at St. Joseph’s, students are beating the odds. Those enrolled at St. Joseph’s Indian School graduate at a rate of 96%. From here the opportunities to shine continue. Some graduates pursue higher education, healthcare, the military and more. This is because St. Joseph’s Indian School is More Than a School.
Native American children get their best chance to succeed in life at St. Joseph’s Indian School. St. Joseph’s provides a safe place to learn, grow and thrive. Not only does the school provide an exceptional education, but they also provide a holistic approach to their students’ care, including programs focusing on safety, wellbeing and mental and physical health – all at no cost to families.
Within South Dakota, Native American students are graduating at a rate of only 53%. However, at St. Joseph’s, students are beating the odds. Those enrolled at St. Joseph’s Indian School graduate at a rate of 96%. From here the opportunities to shine continue. Some graduates pursue higher education, healthcare, the military and more.
This is because St. Joseph’s Indian School is more than a school.
Founded in 1927, St. Joseph’s Indian School partners with Native American children and families to educate for life — mind, body, heart and spirit. Our mission-driven organization educates and provides a loving home for approximately 200 Lakota (Sioux) children each year. Through our vast outreach programs, St. Joseph’s also serves families living in the extreme poverty of South Dakota’s nine reservations. For more information, visit https://www.stjo.org/
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