Serving 771 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 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 771 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 1% in SD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
771 students attend Spearfish High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Spearfish High School - 01 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 771 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
