Serving 751 students in grades 9-12, Spearfish High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spearfish High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Spearfish High School - 01's student population of 751 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spearfish High School - 01 ranks within the top 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spearfish High School - 01 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 616 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
88%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spearfish High School - 01's ranking?
Spearfish High School - 01 is ranked #189 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Spearfish High School - 01 often compared to?
Spearfish High School - 01is often viewed alongside schools like Lead-deadwood High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spearfish High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Spearfish High School - 01 is 95%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Spearfish High School - 01?
751 students attend Spearfish High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Spearfish High School - 01 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spearfish High School - 01?
Spearfish High School - 01 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spearfish High School - 01 offer ?
Spearfish High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spearfish High School - 01 part of?
Spearfish High School - 01 is part of Spearfish School District 40-2.
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