- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spearfish, SD
Spearfish High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Spearfish High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 466693000623
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spearfish High School - 01 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Spearfish · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Spearfish High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 89% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spearfish High School - 01 ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Spearfish, SD.
School address
District: Spearfish School District 40-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466693000623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Spearfish High School - 01 held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 466693000623 · Spearfish, SD High · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 17.9:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Creekside Elementary - 07 (553 students)
Spearfish High School - 01 held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Spearfish High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Spearfish High School - 01
787 students
- Creekside Elem
Creekside Elementary - 07
553 students
- Spearfish Midd
Spearfish Middle School - 05
545 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary - 03
322 students
- Mountain View 168
Mountain View Elementary - 08
168 students
- Spearfish Acad 21
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10
21 students
What this shows Spearfish High School - 01 reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spearfish High School - 01 compares
Spearfish High School - 01 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 77% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 89% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,680
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Spearfish High School - 01 is about as mixed as the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Spearfish School District 40-2 reports $9,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spearfish High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Elementary - 07 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spearfish Middle School - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary - 08 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spearfish High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Spearfish
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~787 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spearfish High School - 01
How many students attend Spearfish High School - 01?
Spearfish High School - 01 has 787 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spearfish, SD. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spearfish High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Spearfish High School - 01 is 17.9:1, which is 32% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spearfish High School - 01?
6.5% of students at Spearfish High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spearfish High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Spearfish High School - 01 is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Spearfish, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spearfish High School - 01?
Spearfish High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spearfish High School - 01 rank among public schools in Spearfish?
By Resource Investment Index, Spearfish High School - 01 ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Spearfish, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spearfish on the city page.
What other schools are in Spearfish School District 40-2?
Besides Spearfish High School - 01, Spearfish School District 40-2 also operates Creekside Elementary - 07 (553 students), Spearfish Middle School - 05 (545 students), and West Elementary - 03 (322 students). See the Spearfish School District 40-2 district page for the complete list.