For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 452 students in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
6 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
452 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.50
# American Indian Students
4 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
405 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
90%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
37
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
41
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,011 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,825 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,011
$13,144
Spending / Student
$12,825
$12,645
Best Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Britton-hecla High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Colony High School - 06
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Grades: K-5
| 175 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
499 Westwood Rd
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Rank: #66.
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Britton-Hecla School District 45-4?
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 manages 6 public schools serving 452 students.
What is the rank of Britton-Hecla School District 45-4?
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 is ranked #70 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4?
90% of Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Britton-Hecla School District 45-4?
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Britton-Hecla School District 45-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,825 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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