How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Spearfish High School - 01 | Spearfish Middle School - 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Spearfish, SD | Spearfish, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 787 | 545 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.5% | 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 | Spearfish High School - 01 | Spearfish Middle School - 05 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,695 | $11,695 |
| District | Spearfish School District 40-2 | Spearfish School District 40-2 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Spearfish High School - 01 | Spearfish Middle School - 05 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 87.3% |
| African American | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.0% | 1.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Spearfish High School - 01 | Spearfish Middle School - 05 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 393.5:1 | 272.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.1% | 17.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 18 | 67 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.