Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District

2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools in Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District.

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
n/a
145,763 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

District Rank

This School District
State Average (SD)
(16-17)
<50%
47%
(16-17)
<50%
53%

Students by Ethnicity:

-
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
n/a
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue (91-92)
$328,000
$2 MM
Revenue / Student (91-92)
$2,955
$4,776

Best Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Black Hills Academy At Canyon Hills - 08
Alternative School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Gr: 4-8
Rank: n/an/a
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District?
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative School District manages 3 public schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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