Enrollment
21
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 466693001347
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 — Spearfish, SD
Federal NCES profile for Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 71
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Spearfish School District 40-2 · South Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 13.5:1 South Dakota avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.6%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 reports 21 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 46% below the South Dakota state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 54% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 13.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 53% below the South Dakota average and 74% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Spearfish School District 40-2 spends $11,695 per pupil district-wide, below the South Dakota average of $16,140 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.5% from local sources (property taxes), 31.6% from the state, and 11.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 53% | 28.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 53% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
— 46% below state mean
Top 6% in South Dakota — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,695
per pupil, district-wide
— below South Dakota avg of $16,140
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 21 Top 13% in South Dakota — larger than 87% of 698 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 7.3:1 -46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 13.6% -53% vs state
NCES ID 466693001347
Student demographics
White 57.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.8%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spearfish School District 40-2, which includes Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10.
$11,695
Per student
-28%
vs South Dakota
Avg $16,140
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.5%
State 31.6%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10
How many students attend Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10?
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 has 21 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spearfish, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10?
The student-teacher ratio at Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 is 7.3:1, which is 46% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.5:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10?
13.6% of students at Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10?
The largest demographic group at Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 is White at 57.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Spearfish, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10?
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.