Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10 serves 18 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10's student population of 18 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10 is 0.53, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
14%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
67%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10?
18 students attend Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10 students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10?
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10 offer ?
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10 part of?
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10 is part of Spearfish School District 40-2.
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