Is Spearfish High School - 01 a good school?

Spearfish High School - 01 ranks 58 th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Spearfish High School - 01?

In the 2023-24 school year, 771 students attended Spearfish High School - 01.

What is the racial makeup of Spearfish High School - 01?

Students at Spearfish High School - 01 are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Spearfish High School - 01?

Spearfish High School - 01 is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Creekside Elementary - 07 Elementary : Mountain View Elementary - 08 Elementary : West Elementary - 03 Middle : Spearfish Middle School - 05

Spearfish High School - 01

Summary:

Spearfish High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 796 students in Spearfish, South Dakota. The school consistently ranks within the top 50-60 high schools in the state, currently ranking 58 out of 141 high schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Spearfish High School - 01 outperforms the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for 11th-grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 92.7% to 94.6%, which is consistently higher than the state average, and its dropout rate is relatively low, ranging from 0.7% to 1.2%. The school has also performed well in terms of the academic achievement of various student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, and students with low socioeconomic status.

Compared to nearby schools, Belle Fourche High School - 01 and Lead-Deadwood High School - 01, Spearfish High School - 01 appears to outperform them in academic performance, graduation rates, and student subgroup outcomes. However, the nearby Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10, which is part of the same Spearfish School District 40-2, has significantly lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates, as well as a much higher per-student spending compared to Spearfish High School - 01.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1725 N Main
Spearfish, SD 57783

(605) 717-1212

District: Spearfish School District 40-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
58^th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,354

Feeder schools for Spearfish High School - 01:

Elementary:	Creekside Elementary - 07
	Mountain View Elementary - 08
	West Elementary - 03
Middle:	Spearfish Middle School - 05

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 771

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.0%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spearfish High School - 01 ranks better than 58.9% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.35. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Spearfish High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spearfish High School - 01 is 17.1. (See more...)

Compare Spearfish High School - 01 employs 44.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spearfish High School - 01 is $8,354.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spearfish High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Spearfish High School - 01 58^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Spearfish High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

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Male students:

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Rank History for all students at Spearfish High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	67.14	45^th	133	66.2%
2004	65.39	46^th	132	65.2%
2005	68.06	42^nd	137	69.3%
2006	81.03	18^th	136	86.8%
2007	73.86	34^th	141	75.9%
2008	72.37	38^th	135	71.9%
2009	58.42	65^th	144	54.9%
2010	60.40	69^th	150	54.0%
2011	77.99	26^th	141	81.6%
2012	90.16	5^th	143	96.5%
2013	80.05	20^th	144	86.1%
2015	70.48	34^th	133	74.4%
2016	75.93	27^th	141	80.9%
2017	67.59	43^rd	137	68.6%
2018	51.98	81^st	138	41.3%
2019	60.14	52^nd	135	61.5%
2021	63.38	48^th	140	65.7%
2022	71.34	42^nd	134	68.7%
2023	60.09	56^th	138	59.4%
2024	59.35	58^th	141	58.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Spearfish High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.09	4^th	10	60.0%
2024	51.00	8^th	19	57.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spearfish High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	85.19	5^th	53	90.6%
2019	55.14	17^th	44	61.4%
2021	57.61	12^th	37	67.6%
2023	17.85	41^st	46	10.9%
2024	71.41	10^th	48	79.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Spearfish High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	43.48	56^th	82	31.7%
2019	75.29	16^th	83	80.7%
2021	68.71	23^rd	89	74.2%
2022	71.47	26^th	84	69.0%
2023	73.38	15^th	95	84.2%
2024	53.88	46^th	93	50.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Spearfish High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	62.50	44^th	90	51.1%
2019	41.39	58^th	88	34.1%
2021	52.06	43^rd	89	51.7%
2022	66.21	27^th	87	69.0%
2023	46.51	60^th	96	37.5%
2024	60.55	40^th	107	62.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spearfish High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.79	2^nd	9	77.8%

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Rank History for White students at Spearfish High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	47.66	72^nd	123	41.5%
2019	58.16	47^th	123	61.8%
2021	61.90	45^th	129	65.1%
2022	68.08	40^th	123	67.5%
2023	52.05	61^st	121	49.6%
2024	54.76	61^st	125	51.2%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Spearfish 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	482	482
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	487	487
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	517	517
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	517	517
1993	524	0	2	10	7	n/a	n/a	0	543
1994	655	0	4	12	13	n/a	n/a	0	684
1995	722	1	3	18	12	n/a	n/a	0	756
1996	722	1	3	18	12	n/a	n/a	0	756
1997	737	0	3	17	14	n/a	n/a	0	771
1998	721	0	7	18	19	n/a	n/a	0	765
1999	715	5	3	19	15	n/a	n/a	0	757
2000	695	5	13	16	23	n/a	n/a	0	752
2001	689	3	10	16	23	n/a	n/a	0	741
2002	650	2	6	11	14	n/a	n/a	0	683
2003	650	2	6	11	14	n/a	n/a	0	683
2004	635	2	9	14	10	n/a	n/a	0	670
2005	619	4	11	15	14	n/a	n/a	0	663
2006	610	6	14	10	18	n/a	n/a	0	658
2007	642	5	11	7	22	n/a	n/a	0	687
2008	628	4	9	9	21	n/a	n/a	0	671
2009	612	4	8	9	22	n/a	n/a	0	655
2010	579	2	4	13	22	n/a	n/a	0	620
2011	537	1	10	19	19	0	2	0	588
2012	520	2	12	14	17	0	4	0	569
2013	526	2	9	19	16	0	6	0	578
2014	508	4	10	30	17	0	11	0	580
2015	502	7	9	30	14	0	9	0	571
2016	519	6	10	32	15	0	10	0	592
2017	536	2	9	32	24	0	7	0	610
2018	561	4	10	27	13	0	11	0	626
2019	579	3	9	33	20	1	9	0	654
2020	599	5	6	36	20	1	15	0	682
2021	612	4	11	38	15	1	13	0	694
2022	662	3	11	40	20	0	15	0	751
2023	705	4	8	39	19	0	21	0	796
2024	663	10	13	36	23	1	25	0	771

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	482	29.2	16.5	n/a
1990	487	29.0	16.7	n/a
1991	517	29.3	17.6	n/a
1992	517	29.3	17.6	n/a
1993	543	35.0	15.5	n/a
1994	684	37.4	18.3	n/a
1995	756	41.1	18.4	n/a
1996	756	41.1	18.4	n/a
1997	771	41.8	18.4	7.5
1998	765	46.4	16.5	12
1999	757	47.7	15.9	11.8
2000	752	46.1	16.3	11
2001	741	45.4	16.3	12.7
2002	683	41.5	16.5	12.6
2003	683	41.5	16.5	12.6
2004	670	39.6	16.9	13.4
2005	663	39.6	16.7	7.5
2006	658	39.3	16.7	12
2007	687	39.0	17.6	14.7
2008	671	40.5	16.6	20.4
2009	655	40.0	16.4	16.3
2010	620	39.6	15.6	16.9
2011	588	40.8	14.4	18.7
2012	569	38.6	14.7	18.6
2013	578	38.4	15.0	23.4
2014	580	38.5	15.0	22.1
2015	571	40.0	14.2	22.6
2016	592	37.0	16.0	25.7
2017	610	38.9	15.6	18.4
2018	626	38.9	16.0	18.7
2019	654	40.8	16.0	18.2
2020	682	40.9	16.6	16
2021	694	42.5	16.3	14.3
2022	751	43.8	17.1	8.4
2023	796	44.4	17.9	8.9
2024	771	44.9	17.1	14

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 Spearfish High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	482	29.2	16.5	n/a
1990	487	29.0	16.7	n/a
1991	517	29.3	17.6	n/a
1992	517	29.3	17.6	n/a
1993	543	35.0	15.5	n/a
1994	684	37.4	18.3	n/a
1995	756	41.1	18.4	n/a
1996	756	41.1	18.4	n/a
1997	771	41.8	18.4	7.5
1998	765	46.4	16.5	12
1999	757	47.7	15.9	11.8
2000	752	46.1	16.3	11
2001	741	45.4	16.3	12.7
2002	683	41.5	16.5	12.6
2003	683	41.5	16.5	12.6
2004	670	39.6	16.9	13.4
2005	663	39.6	16.7	7.5
2006	658	39.3	16.7	12
2007	687	39.0	17.6	14.7
2008	671	40.5	16.6	20.4
2009	655	40.0	16.4	16.3
2010	620	39.6	15.6	16.9
2011	588	40.8	14.4	18.7
2012	569	38.6	14.7	18.6
2013	578	38.4	15.0	23.4
2014	580	38.5	15.0	22.1
2015	571	40.0	14.2	22.6
2016	592	37.0	16.0	25.7
2017	610	38.9	15.6	18.4
2018	626	38.9	16.0	18.7
2019	654	40.8	16.0	18.2
2020	682	40.9	16.6	16
2021	694	42.5	16.3	14.3
2022	751	43.8	17.1	8.4
2023	796	44.4	17.9	8.9
2024	771	44.9	17.1	14

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 Spearfish High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$254 (3.4%)	$7,321 (96.6%)	$7,575
2021	$188 (2.4%)	$7,502 (97.6%)	$7,690
2022	$288 (3.4%)	$8,126 (96.6%)	$8,414
2023	$336 (4.0%)	$8,018 (96.0%)	$8,354

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spearfish 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 52^nd of 135 High schools	Ranks 56^th of 138 High schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Spearfish High School - 01)	63.2	66.7	3.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Spearfish School District 40-2)	60.1	66.7	6.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Spearfish High School - 01)	43.1	37	6.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Spearfish School District 40-2)	39.2	37	2.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Spearfish High School - 01)	43.1	59	16%
11th Grade Science (Spearfish School District 40-2)	39.2	59	19.8%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Spearfish High School - 01)	63.5	66.9	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Spearfish School District 40-2)	54.8	54.5	0.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Spearfish High School - 01)	43.5	37.4	6.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Spearfish School District 40-2)	48.1	47.8	0.3%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%
All Grades Science (Spearfish High School - 01)	43.5	59.3	15.8%
All Grades Science (Spearfish School District 40-2)	41.8	46	4.3%
All Grades Science (South Dakota)	40	42.6	2.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	654	796	21.7%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	20	19	5%
Asian	9	8	11.1%
Hispanic	33	39	18.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	579	705	21.8%
Two or More Races	9	21	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.2%	8.9%	9.3%

Schools Near Spearfish High School - 01

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spearfish High School - 01	Public	9-12	1725 N Main	Spearfish	57783	Lawrence County	Spearfish School District 40-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 717-1212	771	45	17.1	14.0%	663 (86.0%)	10 (1.3%)	36 (4.7%)	13 (1.7%)	23 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.2%)	59.3	58^th of 141 public high schools	58.9%		60.1	56^th of 138 public high schools	59.4%	2	66.7		39.0	50.8		$8,354	$336	$8,018
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10	Public	9-12	2519 Windmill Dr	Spearfish	57783	Lawrence County	Spearfish School District 40-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 717-1229	18	2	7.5		12 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)	1 (5.6%)	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)						$29,190	$3,143	$26,047
Black Hills Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 07	Public	9-12	2519 Windmill Dr	Spearfish	57783	Lawrence County	Black Hills Special Services Cooperative	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 347-4467	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Belle Fourche High School - 01	Public	9-12	1301 12th Ave	Belle Fourche	57717	Butte County	Belle Fourche School District 09-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 723-3350	372	26	14.3	22.8%	327 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	50.3	74^th of 141 public high schools	47.5%		73	26^th of 138 public high schools	81.2%	48	56.7		37.3	50.8		$9,768	$867	$8,901
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09	Public	9-12	1301 12th Ave	Belle Fourche	57717	Butte County	Belle Fourche School District 09-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 723-0955	35	3	14.0	31.4%	25 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (14.3%)	9.4	127^th of 141 public high schools	9.9%		1.4	137^th of 138 public high schools	0.7%	10	37.5	35.3		25.0	23.5	$8,352	$2,104	$6,248
Lead-Deadwood High School - 01	Public	9-12	320 S Main St	Lead	57754	Lawrence County	Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 717-3899	218	19	11.2	18.8%	184 (84.4%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.0%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	40.8	88^th of 141 public high schools	37.6%		26.6	108^th of 138 public high schools	21.7%	20	58.5		35.9	37.7		$18,368	$1,643	$16,725

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