Black Hills Education Connections - 06
Black Hills Education Connections - 06 serves 25 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Black Hills Education Connections - 06 placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Black Hills Education Connections - 06 places among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Black Hills Education Connections - 06's student population of 25 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 25 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
Black Hills Education Connections - 06 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 638 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Black Hills Education Connections - 06 is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #600 out of 638 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 16% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 84% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.48 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | <50% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spearfish School District 40-2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Black Hills Education Connections - 06 is Black Hills Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 07 (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Black Hills Academy At Canyon Hills - 08 (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Creekside Elementary - 07 (2.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spearfish Black Hills Academy At Canyon Hills - 08 Alternative School
Grades: 7-8 | 1 student
0.8 miles
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467 0.8 7-8 1 - Spearfish Black Hills Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 07 Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 4 students
0.8 miles
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467 0.8 9-12 4 - Spearfish Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10 Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 14 students
0.8 miles
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229 0.8 9-12 14 - Spearfish Creekside Elementary - 07 Grades: 3-5 | 612 students
2.4 miles
2325 N Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1210 2.4 3-5 612 - Spearfish Mountain View Elementary - 08 Grades: K | 149 students
2.4 miles
400 E Hudson
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1209 2.4 K 149
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