Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10 serves 21 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10's student population of 21 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10 is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
24%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
57%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
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?
21 students attend Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10 students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
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 7:1, 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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