How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Belle Fourche High School - 01 | Spearfish High School - 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Belle Fourche, SD | Spearfish, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 389 | 787 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.6% | 11.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Belle Fourche High School - 01 | Spearfish High School - 01 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,737 | $9,680 |
| District | Belle Fourche School District 09-1 | Spearfish School District 40-2 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Belle Fourche High School - 01 | Spearfish High School - 01 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.4% | 85.8% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Belle Fourche High School - 01 | Spearfish High School - 01 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 5 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 405:1 | 383:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.6% | 17.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 15 | 18 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.