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Belle Fourche High School - 01

1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 383 students in grades 9-12, Belle Fourche 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Belle Fourche High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Belle Fourche High School - 01's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Belle Fourche High School - 01 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Fourche High School - 01 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#210 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Belle Fourche High School - 01, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belle Fourche High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belle Fourche High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Belle Fourche High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Belle Fourche High School - 01 and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
White
88%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Belle Fourche High School - 01 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Belle Fourche High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Belle Fourche High School - 01.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Belle Fourche High School - 01 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Belle Fourche High School - 01 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Belle Fourche High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Belle Fourche High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Fourche High School - 01's ranking?
Belle Fourche High School - 01 is ranked #210 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belle Fourche High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Belle Fourche High School - 01 is 90-94%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Belle Fourche High School - 01?
383 students attend Belle Fourche High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Belle Fourche High School - 01 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Fourche High School - 01?
Belle Fourche High School - 01 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belle Fourche High School - 01 offer ?
Belle Fourche High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belle Fourche High School - 01 part of?
Belle Fourche High School - 01 is part of Belle Fourche School District 09-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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