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Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 829 students in Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School District.
Public Schools in Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 0.53.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
724 Schools
# Students
829 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 52% has decreased from 65-69% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)3%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Graduation Rate
52%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)70%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.53
% American Indian
100%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
n/a
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
2004 E Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School District?
Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School District manages 1 public schools serving 829 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School District?
100% of Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School District?
Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
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