Beresford High School - 01

301 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 248 students in grades 9-12, Beresford High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beresford High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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School Overview

Beresford High School - 01's student population of 248 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
248 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Beresford High School - 01 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beresford High School - 01 is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
#522 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
43%
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40-49%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
89%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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≥90%
80%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Beresford High School is the main secondary school for grades 9-12 located in Beresford, South Dakota. It is the only high school in the Beresford School District 61-2. The school colors are purple and white. The school mascot is the Watchdog.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beresford High School - 01's ranking?
Beresford High School - 01 is ranked #522 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Beresford High School - 01 often compared to?
Beresford High School - 01is often viewed alongside schools like Alcester-hudson High School - 01, Dakota Valley High School - 01, Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beresford High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Beresford High School - 01 is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Beresford High School - 01?
248 students attend Beresford High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Beresford High School - 01 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beresford High School - 01?
Beresford High School - 01 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beresford High School - 01 offer ?
Beresford High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Beresford High School - 01 part of?
Beresford High School - 01 is part of Beresford School District 61-2.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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