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Belle Fourche High School - 01

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Belle Fourche High School - 01 is a public high school serving 383 students in grades 9-12 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, which is part of the Belle Fourche School District 09-1. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, currently ranking 74th out of 141 South Dakota high schools with a 2-star rating, lower than the nearby Spearfish High School - 01, which ranks 58th and has a 3-star rating.

Despite the fluctuations, Belle Fourche High School - 01 has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.4% to 96.7%, significantly higher than the nearby Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, which has a much lower four-year graduation rate of 73.9%. The school also has low dropout rates, ranging from 0.2% to 0.7%, in contrast with the 22.8% dropout rate at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09.

Academically, Belle Fourche High School - 01 has seen varying performance among different student subgroups, with female students generally outperforming male students and white students outperforming low socioeconomic status students. The school's performance for special education students is relatively low, ranking 12th out of 17 South Dakota high schools in 2017-2018. The school has also seen an increase in per-student spending and a decrease in student-teacher ratio, indicating a potential improvement in resource allocation.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1301 12th Ave
       Belle Fourche, SD  57717

(605) 723-3350

District: Belle Fourche School District 09-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,768 Help


Feeder schools for Belle Fourche High School - 01:

Elementary:    North Park Elementary - 08
    South Park Elementary - 03
Middle:    Belle Fourche Middle School - 07

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.4% Help


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Compare Details Belle Fourche High School - 01 ranks worse than 52.5% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.32. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Belle Fourche High School - 01 freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 Belle Fourche High School - 01 is $9,768.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belle Fourche High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Belle Fourche High School - 01 74th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Belle Fourche High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Belle Fourche School District 09-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Belle Fourche School District 09-1 102nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belle Fourche High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Belle Fourche High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 41.75 90th 133 32.3%
2004 38.82 94th 132 28.8%
2005 59.12 57th 137 58.4%
2006 41.73 90th 136 33.8%
2007 31.46 113th 141 19.9%
2008 54.50 65th 135 51.9%
2009 60.90 57th 144 60.4%
2010 61.05 66th 150 56.0%
2011 27.79 117th 141 17.0%
2012 51.90 83rd 143 42.0%
2013 43.76 96th 144 33.3%
2015 46.11 75th 133 43.6%
2016 80.23 13th 141 90.8%
2017 70.27 36th 137 73.7%
2018 52.11 80th 138 42.0%
2019 58.96 56th 135 58.5%
2021 59.35 59th 140 57.9%
2022 59.12 62nd 134 53.7%
2023 73.00 26th 138 81.2%
2024 50.32 74th 141 47.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Belle Fourche High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.62 12th 17 29.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belle Fourche High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.76 10th 53 81.1%
2019 76.33 5th 44 88.6%
2021 86.12 4th 37 89.2%
2022 34.59 18th 25 28.0%
2023 76.07 10th 46 78.3%
2024 32.25 32nd 48 33.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Belle Fourche High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.70 42nd 82 48.8%
2019 37.18 57th 83 31.3%
2021 48.11 49th 89 44.9%
2022 57.57 38th 84 54.8%
2023 75.21 13th 95 86.3%
2024 58.06 39th 93 58.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Belle Fourche High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.29 49th 90 45.6%
2019 77.91 15th 88 83.0%
2021 69.15 21st 89 76.4%
2022 48.92 47th 87 46.0%
2023 64.94 29th 96 69.8%
2024 40.95 63rd 107 41.1%
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Rank History for White students at Belle Fourche High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.20 86th 123 30.1%
2019 45.54 68th 123 44.7%
2021 53.63 62nd 129 51.9%
2022 60.50 51st 123 58.5%
2023 64.74 34th 121 71.9%
2024 47.06 72nd 125 42.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Belle Fourche High School - 01

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 326 326
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 314 314
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 312 312
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 312 312
1993 302 0 2 12 31 n/a n/a 0 347
1994 352 0 4 15 20 n/a n/a 0 391
1995 388 3 2 12 6 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 388 3 2 12 6 n/a n/a 0 411
1997 377 3 2 15 7 n/a n/a 0 404
1998 377 1 1 11 7 n/a n/a 0 397
1999 389 0 1 14 12 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 401 0 1 15 15 n/a n/a 0 432
2001 389 0 3 16 13 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 394 1 3 11 15 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 394 1 3 11 15 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 378 1 3 12 13 n/a n/a 0 407
2005 385 2 1 7 12 n/a n/a 0 407
2006 384 0 2 7 12 n/a n/a 0 405
2007 414 1 3 6 15 n/a n/a 0 439
2008 372 n/a 2 7 13 n/a n/a 0 394
2009 366 1 3 4 9 n/a n/a 0 383
2010 375 1 0 5 12 n/a n/a 0 393
2011 355 1 0 6 12 0 1 0 375
2012 334 1 1 12 7 0 3 0 358
2013 317 1 1 16 8 0 3 0 346
2014 334 0 1 21 7 0 5 0 368
2015 323 0 2 21 8 0 8 0 362
2016 327 0 2 21 9 0 10 0 369
2017 321 0 6 21 11 0 12 0 371
2018 333 0 3 15 6 0 17 0 374
2019 328 0 4 14 5 0 16 0 367
2020 341 0 2 27 7 0 23 0 400
2021 372 0 0 25 7 0 19 0 423
2022 350 0 0 27 8 0 15 0 400
2023 337 1 1 21 7 0 16 0 383

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 Belle Fourche High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 326 23.7 13.7 n/a
1990 314 24.0 13.0 n/a
1991 312 24.0 13.0 n/a
1992 312 24.0 13.0 n/a
1993 347 23.1 15.0 n/a
1994 391 24.8 15.8 n/a
1995 411 27.5 14.9 n/a
1996 411 27.5 14.9 n/a
1997 404 26.6 15.2 17.3
1998 397 27.8 14.3 23.4
1999 416 28.9 14.4 25
2000 432 28.9 14.9 24.8
2001 421 28.8 14.6 22.8
2002 424 29.1 14.6 25.5
2003 424 29.1 14.6 25.5
2004 407 29.7 13.7 35.9
2005 407 28.0 14.5 35.6
2006 405 29.3 13.8 27.9
2007 439 29.3 15.0 25.3
2008 394 29.7 13.3 29.7
2009 383 27.7 13.8 31.9
2010 393 27.7 14.1 37.2
2011 375 26.7 14.0 36.8
2012 358 25.2 14.1 30.2
2013 346 24.0 14.4 30.3
2014 368 24.2 15.1 33.7
2015 362 26.0 13.9 31.2
2016 369 26.0 14.1 37.7
2017 371 25.3 14.6 34.8
2018 374 23.8 15.6 34
2019 367 24.9 14.7 33.5
2020 400 25.1 15.8 37.3
2021 423 24.9 16.9 24.1
2022 400 25.2 15.8 18
2023 383 25.5 14.9 20.4

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 Belle Fourche High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 326 23.7 13.7 n/a
1990 314 24.0 13.0 n/a
1991 312 24.0 13.0 n/a
1992 312 24.0 13.0 n/a
1993 347 23.1 15.0 n/a
1994 391 24.8 15.8 n/a
1995 411 27.5 14.9 n/a
1996 411 27.5 14.9 n/a
1997 404 26.6 15.2 17.3
1998 397 27.8 14.3 23.4
1999 416 28.9 14.4 25
2000 432 28.9 14.9 24.8
2001 421 28.8 14.6 22.8
2002 424 29.1 14.6 25.5
2003 424 29.1 14.6 25.5
2004 407 29.7 13.7 35.9
2005 407 28.0 14.5 35.6
2006 405 29.3 13.8 27.9
2007 439 29.3 15.0 25.3
2008 394 29.7 13.3 29.7
2009 383 27.7 13.8 31.9
2010 393 27.7 14.1 37.2
2011 375 26.7 14.0 36.8
2012 358 25.2 14.1 30.2
2013 346 24.0 14.4 30.3
2014 368 24.2 15.1 33.7
2015 362 26.0 13.9 31.2
2016 369 26.0 14.1 37.7
2017 371 25.3 14.6 34.8
2018 374 23.8 15.6 34
2019 367 24.9 14.7 33.5
2020 400 25.1 15.8 37.3
2021 423 24.9 16.9 24.1
2022 400 25.2 15.8 18
2023 383 25.5 14.9 20.4

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 Belle Fourche High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $336 (4.1%) $7,770 (95.9%) $8,106
2021 $439 (5.3%) $7,843 (94.7%) $8,282
2022 $855 (9.3%) $8,352 (90.7%) $9,207
2023 $867 (8.9%) $8,901 (91.1%) $9,768

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Belle Fourche 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 56th of 135 High schoolsRanks 26th of 138 High schools
 22.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Fourche High School - 01)7173.1
 2.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Fourche School District 09-1)63.266.1
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Belle Fourche High School - 01)50.747.3
 3.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Belle Fourche School District 09-1)40.241.3
 1.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Belle Fourche High School - 01)2959.1
 30.2%
   11th Grade Science (Belle Fourche School District 09-1)2352.3
 29.3%
   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 Students367383
 4.4%
African American01
American Indian57
 40%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic1421
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White328337
 2.7%
Two or More Races1616
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.5%20.4%
 13.1%

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Belle Fourche High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Park Elementary - 08
Elementary : South Park Elementary - 03
Middle : Belle Fourche Middle School - 07

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Belle Fourche High School - 01.

Belle Fourche High School - 01 ranks 74th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Belle Fourche High School - 01 are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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