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Serving Lakota (Sioux) children in need

Home > Our Children > Serving Lakota (Sioux) children in need

Nearly 200 Native American children call St. Joseph's Indian School home.

Admission is based on:

• the child’s need for residential care;
• desires of the parent or legal guardian.
• Admission is always free.

Lakota Student Profile

Children as young as six join our program. These students attend our private school on our campus, while high school students attend the local public high school.

These precious children come from the poorest of the poor and their needs indicate they can be successful with our professional curriculum.

• 13% of our students live with both biological parents
• <50% of the children live with a biological parent
• >50% of our students have been exposed to drug or alcohol abuse
• Nearly 52% of the Native American children have been exposed to domestic violence

Our waiting list of approximately 120 students demonstrates the need for our program.

Read more about the Native American boys and girls at St. Joseph’s Indian School.

Students like Tristan and Kelsey have YOU to thank for giving them a safe, secure and loving place to live and learn!