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Spearfish High School - 01

1725 N Main
Spearfish, SD 57783
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 796 students in grades 9-12, Spearfish High School - 01 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than 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 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 796 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1% in SD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • 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

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Spearfish High School - 01's student population of 796 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 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
Spearfish High School - 01 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spearfish High School - 01 is 0.21, 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)
#97 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spearfish 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 Spearfish 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.
60-64%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Spearfish 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
18:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Spearfish High School - 01 and the percentage of Black public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
89%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Spearfish 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
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Spearfish High School - 01 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Spearfish 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
7%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Spearfish 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
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Spearfish 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
School District Name
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 Spearfish High School - 01's ranking?
Spearfish High School - 01 is ranked #97 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
50-54% 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 Spearfish High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Spearfish High School - 01 is 95%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Spearfish High School - 01?
796 students attend Spearfish High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Spearfish High School - 01 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spearfish High School - 01?
Spearfish High School - 01 has a student ration of 18:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 796 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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