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Britton-Hecla High School - 01

Summary:

Britton-Hecla High School - 01 is a public high school located in Britton, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 130 students. This school is part of the Britton-Hecla School District 45-4, which is ranked 73 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Britton-Hecla High School - 01 has consistently performed well on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with 11th-grade students scoring significantly higher than the state average in English Language Arts, Science, and Mathematics. The school's academic performance has been relatively stable over the past few years, with the school ranking among the top 36 high schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Britton-Hecla High School - 01 has maintained high graduation rates, with a 96.5% four-year graduation rate, and a low dropout rate of 1.5%.

Compared to nearby schools, Langford Area High School - 01, located 13.67 miles away in the Langford Area 45-5 district, has a similar student population size and academic performance. However, Sunset Colony High School - 06, the smaller high school in the Britton-Hecla School District, has a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 759 5th St
       Britton, SD  57430

(605) 448-2234

District: Britton-Hecla School District 45-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,105 Help


Feeder schools for Britton-Hecla High School - 01:

Elementary:    Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02
    Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
    Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
Middle:    Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Two or more races:
3.8%
American Indian:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.5% Help


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Compare Details Britton-Hecla High School - 01 ranks better than 74.5% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.21. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Britton-Hecla High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Britton-Hecla High School - 01 is $10,105.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Britton-Hecla High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Britton-Hecla High School - 01 36th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Britton-Hecla High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Britton-Hecla School District 45-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 73rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Britton-Hecla High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Britton-Hecla High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 28.20 111th 133 16.5%
2004 50.64 74th 132 43.9%
2005 40.42 99th 137 27.7%
2006 78.16 25th 136 81.6%
2007 70.08 40th 141 71.6%
2008 81.06 17th 135 87.4%
2009 41.44 94th 144 34.7%
2010 40.86 110th 150 26.7%
2011 35.13 105th 141 25.5%
2012 50.17 87th 143 39.2%
2013 40.59 101st 144 29.9%
2015 50.62 69th 133 48.1%
2016 77.76 23rd 141 83.7%
2017 74.28 26th 137 81.0%
2018 46.11 88th 138 36.2%
2019 62.63 48th 135 64.4%
2021 54.55 69th 140 50.7%
2022 79.26 24th 134 82.1%
2023 30.77 101st 138 26.8%
2024 70.21 36th 141 74.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Britton-Hecla High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.61 18th 84 78.6%
2023 43.55 62nd 95 34.7%
2024 75.43 18th 93 80.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Britton-Hecla High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.37 50th 90 44.4%
2019 70.51 21st 88 76.1%
2022 76.97 21st 87 75.9%
2023 12.25 90th 96 6.3%
2024 62.67 37th 107 65.4%
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Rank History for White students at Britton-Hecla High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.94 81st 123 34.1%
2019 55.04 55th 123 55.3%
2021 46.67 77th 129 40.3%
2022 71.22 36th 123 70.7%
2023 20.62 101st 121 16.5%
2024 60.63 49th 125 60.8%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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by a student
Saturday, February 12, 2011

Open Quote This is a very nice school. The teachers are very nice and there is only about 25-40 kids in each grade. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Britton-Hecla High School - 01

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2003 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2004 178 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2005 169 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 171
2006 165 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 168
2007 169 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 172
2008 174 1 n/a n/a 9 n/a n/a 0 184
2009 174 1 0 1 9 n/a n/a 0 185
2010 186 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 194
2011 182 0 0 7 5 0 0 0 194
2012 175 0 1 6 3 1 0 0 186
2013 168 0 0 4 3 1 0 0 176
2014 160 0 0 6 3 1 0 0 170
2015 136 0 0 7 3 2 0 0 148
2016 105 1 0 6 6 1 0 0 119
2017 89 2 0 1 5 1 1 0 99
2018 84 2 1 3 3 1 0 0 94
2019 69 1 1 6 2 0 1 0 80
2020 83 2 2 3 2 0 0 0 92
2021 91 1 2 2 1 0 2 0 99
2022 95 1 2 5 2 1 2 0 108
2023 116 2 2 1 3 1 5 0 130

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Britton-Hecla High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 189 13.3 14.2 19.6
2003 189 13.3 14.2 19.6
2004 178 13.3 13.4 29.2
2005 171 13.8 12.4 28.7
2006 168 13.7 12.3 26.2
2007 172 13.2 13.0 26.2
2008 184 13.3 13.8 34.8
2009 185 14.3 12.9 31.9
2010 194 14.5 13.3 30.4
2011 194 13.9 13.9 33.5
2012 186 12.9 14.4 34.4
2013 176 13.4 13.0 31.8
2014 170 13.9 12.1 30.6
2015 148 13.0 11.3 37.8
2016 119 11.0 10.8 31.1
2017 99 11.3 8.7 29.3
2018 94 10.1 9.2 23.4
2019 80 9.0 8.8 17.5
2020 92 9.1 10.0 12
2021 99 9.5 10.3 15.2
2022 108 9.1 11.7 6.5
2023 130 9.2 14.0 11.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Britton-Hecla High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 189 13.3 14.2 19.6
2003 189 13.3 14.2 19.6
2004 178 13.3 13.4 29.2
2005 171 13.8 12.4 28.7
2006 168 13.7 12.3 26.2
2007 172 13.2 13.0 26.2
2008 184 13.3 13.8 34.8
2009 185 14.3 12.9 31.9
2010 194 14.5 13.3 30.4
2011 194 13.9 13.9 33.5
2012 186 12.9 14.4 34.4
2013 176 13.4 13.0 31.8
2014 170 13.9 12.1 30.6
2015 148 13.0 11.3 37.8
2016 119 11.0 10.8 31.1
2017 99 11.3 8.7 29.3
2018 94 10.1 9.2 23.4
2019 80 9.0 8.8 17.5
2020 92 9.1 10.0 12
2021 99 9.5 10.3 15.2
2022 108 9.1 11.7 6.5
2023 130 9.2 14.0 11.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Britton-Hecla High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $309 (3.1%) $9,601 (96.9%) $9,911
2021 $783 (4.5%) $16,530 (95.5%) $17,313
2022 $662 (6.4%) $9,696 (93.6%) $10,358
2023 $206 (2.0%) $9,898 (98.0%) $10,105

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Britton-Hecla High School - 01

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 48th of 135 High schoolsRanks 101st of 138 High schools
 37.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Britton-Hecla High School - 01)77.855.2
 22.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Britton-Hecla School District 45-4)68.256.3
 11.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Britton-Hecla High School - 01)44.531
 13.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Britton-Hecla School District 45-4)36.428.1
 8.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Britton-Hecla High School - 01)33.337.9
 4.6%
   11th Grade Science (Britton-Hecla School District 45-4)27.340.6
 13.4%
   11th Grade Science (South Dakota)36.451.8
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students80130
 62.5%
African American12
 100%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic61
 83.3%
Pacific Islander01
White69116
 68.1%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.5%11.5%
 6%

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Students at Britton-Hecla High School - 01 are 89% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Britton-Hecla High School - 01.

Britton-Hecla High School - 01 ranks 36th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Britton-Hecla High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02
Elementary : Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
Elementary : Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
Middle : Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03


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