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
Top Rankings
Spearfish High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Spearfish High School - 01's student population of 771 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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