Is Belle Fourche High School - 01 a good school?

Belle Fourche High School - 01 ranks 74 th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Belle Fourche High School - 01?

In the 2023-24 school year, 372 students attended Belle Fourche High School - 01.

What is the racial makeup of Belle Fourche High School - 01?

Students at Belle Fourche High School - 01 are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Belle Fourche High School - 01?

Belle Fourche High School - 01 is fed by the following schools: Elementary : North Park Elementary - 08 Elementary : South Park Elementary - 03 Middle : Belle Fourche Middle School - 07

Belle Fourche High School - 01 in Belle Fourche SD

Performance Trends

Compare Details Belle Fourche High School - 01 ranks worse than 52.5% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Belle Fourche High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belle Fourche High School - 01 is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Belle Fourche High School - 01 employs 25.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belle Fourche High School - 01 is $9,768.

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Belle Fourche High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Belle Fourche High School - 01 74^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Belle Fourche High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Belle Fourche School District 09-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Belle Fourche School District 09-1 102^nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Belle Fourche High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	41.75	90^th	133	32.3%
2004	38.82	94^th	132	28.8%
2005	59.12	57^th	137	58.4%
2006	41.73	90^th	136	33.8%
2007	31.46	113^th	141	19.9%
2008	54.50	65^th	135	51.9%
2009	60.90	57^th	144	60.4%
2010	61.05	66^th	150	56.0%
2011	27.79	117^th	141	17.0%
2012	51.90	83^rd	143	42.0%
2013	43.76	96^th	144	33.3%
2015	46.11	75^th	133	43.6%
2016	80.23	13^th	141	90.8%
2017	70.27	36^th	137	73.7%
2018	52.11	80^th	138	42.0%
2019	58.96	56^th	135	58.5%
2021	59.35	59^th	140	57.9%
2022	59.12	62^nd	134	53.7%
2023	73.00	26^th	138	81.2%
2024	50.32	74^th	141	47.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Belle Fourche High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.62	12^th	17	29.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belle Fourche High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	74.76	10^th	53	81.1%
2019	76.33	5^th	44	88.6%
2021	86.12	4^th	37	89.2%
2022	34.59	18^th	25	28.0%
2023	76.07	10^th	46	78.3%
2024	32.25	32^nd	48	33.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Belle Fourche High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	52.70	42^nd	82	48.8%
2019	37.18	57^th	83	31.3%
2021	48.11	49^th	89	44.9%
2022	57.57	38^th	84	54.8%
2023	75.21	13^th	95	86.3%
2024	58.06	39^th	93	58.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Belle Fourche High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	55.29	49^th	90	45.6%
2019	77.91	15^th	88	83.0%
2021	69.15	21^st	89	76.4%
2022	48.92	47^th	87	46.0%
2023	64.94	29^th	96	69.8%
2024	40.95	63^rd	107	41.1%

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Rank History for White students at Belle Fourche High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	40.20	86^th	123	30.1%
2019	45.54	68^th	123	44.7%
2021	53.63	62^nd	129	51.9%
2022	60.50	51^st	123	58.5%
2023	64.74	34^th	121	71.9%
2024	47.06	72^nd	125	42.4%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Belle Fourche High School - 01

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	326	326
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	314	314
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	312	312
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	312	312
1993	302	0	2	12	31	n/a	n/a	0	347
1994	352	0	4	15	20	n/a	n/a	0	391
1995	388	3	2	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	411
1996	388	3	2	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	411
1997	377	3	2	15	7	n/a	n/a	0	404
1998	377	1	1	11	7	n/a	n/a	0	397
1999	389	0	1	14	12	n/a	n/a	0	416
2000	401	0	1	15	15	n/a	n/a	0	432
2001	389	0	3	16	13	n/a	n/a	0	421
2002	394	1	3	11	15	n/a	n/a	0	424
2003	394	1	3	11	15	n/a	n/a	0	424
2004	378	1	3	12	13	n/a	n/a	0	407
2005	385	2	1	7	12	n/a	n/a	0	407
2006	384	0	2	7	12	n/a	n/a	0	405
2007	414	1	3	6	15	n/a	n/a	0	439
2008	372	n/a	2	7	13	n/a	n/a	0	394
2009	366	1	3	4	9	n/a	n/a	0	383
2010	375	1	0	5	12	n/a	n/a	0	393
2011	355	1	0	6	12	0	1	0	375
2012	334	1	1	12	7	0	3	0	358
2013	317	1	1	16	8	0	3	0	346
2014	334	0	1	21	7	0	5	0	368
2015	323	0	2	21	8	0	8	0	362
2016	327	0	2	21	9	0	10	0	369
2017	321	0	6	21	11	0	12	0	371
2018	333	0	3	15	6	0	17	0	374
2019	328	0	4	14	5	0	16	0	367
2020	341	0	2	27	7	0	23	0	400
2021	372	0	0	25	7	0	19	0	423
2022	350	0	0	27	8	0	15	0	400
2023	337	1	1	21	7	0	16	0	383
2024	327	0	1	26	4	0	14	0	372

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Belle Fourche High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	326	23.7	13.7	n/a
1990	314	24.0	13.0	n/a
1991	312	24.0	13.0	n/a
1992	312	24.0	13.0	n/a
1993	347	23.1	15.0	n/a
1994	391	24.8	15.8	n/a
1995	411	27.5	14.9	n/a
1996	411	27.5	14.9	n/a
1997	404	26.6	15.2	17.3
1998	397	27.8	14.3	23.4
1999	416	28.9	14.4	25
2000	432	28.9	14.9	24.8
2001	421	28.8	14.6	22.8
2002	424	29.1	14.6	25.5
2003	424	29.1	14.6	25.5
2004	407	29.7	13.7	35.9
2005	407	28.0	14.5	35.6
2006	405	29.3	13.8	27.9
2007	439	29.3	15.0	25.3
2008	394	29.7	13.3	29.7
2009	383	27.7	13.8	31.9
2010	393	27.7	14.1	37.2
2011	375	26.7	14.0	36.8
2012	358	25.2	14.1	30.2
2013	346	24.0	14.4	30.3
2014	368	24.2	15.1	33.7
2015	362	26.0	13.9	31.2
2016	369	26.0	14.1	37.7
2017	371	25.3	14.6	34.8
2018	374	23.8	15.6	34
2019	367	24.9	14.7	33.5
2020	400	25.1	15.8	37.3
2021	423	24.9	16.9	24.1
2022	400	25.2	15.8	18
2023	383	25.5	14.9	20.4
2024	372	25.9	14.3	22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Belle Fourche High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	326	23.7	13.7	n/a
1990	314	24.0	13.0	n/a
1991	312	24.0	13.0	n/a
1992	312	24.0	13.0	n/a
1993	347	23.1	15.0	n/a
1994	391	24.8	15.8	n/a
1995	411	27.5	14.9	n/a
1996	411	27.5	14.9	n/a
1997	404	26.6	15.2	17.3
1998	397	27.8	14.3	23.4
1999	416	28.9	14.4	25
2000	432	28.9	14.9	24.8
2001	421	28.8	14.6	22.8
2002	424	29.1	14.6	25.5
2003	424	29.1	14.6	25.5
2004	407	29.7	13.7	35.9
2005	407	28.0	14.5	35.6
2006	405	29.3	13.8	27.9
2007	439	29.3	15.0	25.3
2008	394	29.7	13.3	29.7
2009	383	27.7	13.8	31.9
2010	393	27.7	14.1	37.2
2011	375	26.7	14.0	36.8
2012	358	25.2	14.1	30.2
2013	346	24.0	14.4	30.3
2014	368	24.2	15.1	33.7
2015	362	26.0	13.9	31.2
2016	369	26.0	14.1	37.7
2017	371	25.3	14.6	34.8
2018	374	23.8	15.6	34
2019	367	24.9	14.7	33.5
2020	400	25.1	15.8	37.3
2021	423	24.9	16.9	24.1
2022	400	25.2	15.8	18
2023	383	25.5	14.9	20.4
2024	372	25.9	14.3	22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Belle Fourche High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$336 (4.1%)	$7,770 (95.9%)	$8,106
2021	$439 (5.3%)	$7,843 (94.7%)	$8,282
2022	$855 (9.3%)	$8,352 (90.7%)	$9,207
2023	$867 (8.9%)	$8,901 (91.1%)	$9,768

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belle Fourche High School - 01

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 56^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 26^th of 138 High schools	22.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Fourche High School - 01)	71	73.1	2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Fourche School District 09-1)	63.2	66.1	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Belle Fourche High School - 01)	50.7	47.3	3.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Belle Fourche School District 09-1)	40.2	41.3	1.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Belle Fourche High School - 01)	29	59.1	30.2%
11th Grade Science (Belle Fourche School District 09-1)	23	52.3	29.3%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	367	383	4.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	5	7	40%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	14	21	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	328	337	2.7%
Two or More Races	16	16
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.5%	20.4%	13.1%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Belle Fourche High School - 01	Public	9-12	1301 12th Ave	Belle Fourche	57717	Butte County	Belle Fourche School District 09-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 723-3350	372	26	14.3	22.8%	327 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	50.3	74^th of 141 public high schools	47.5%		73	26^th of 138 public high schools	81.2%	48	56.7		37.3	50.8		$9,768	$867	$8,901
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09	Public	9-12	1301 12th Ave	Belle Fourche	57717	Butte County	Belle Fourche School District 09-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 723-0955	35	3	14.0	31.4%	25 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (14.3%)	9.4	127^th of 141 public high schools	9.9%		1.4	137^th of 138 public high schools	0.7%	10	37.5	35.3		25.0	23.5	$8,352	$2,104	$6,248
Spearfish High School - 01	Public	9-12	1725 N Main	Spearfish	57783	Lawrence County	Spearfish School District 40-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 717-1212	771	45	17.1	14.0%	663 (86.0%)	10 (1.3%)	36 (4.7%)	13 (1.7%)	23 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.2%)	59.3	58^th of 141 public high schools	58.9%		60.1	56^th of 138 public high schools	59.4%	2	66.7		39.0	50.8		$8,354	$336	$8,018
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10	Public	9-12	2519 Windmill Dr	Spearfish	57783	Lawrence County	Spearfish School District 40-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 717-1229	18	2	7.5		12 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)	1 (5.6%)	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)						$29,190	$3,143	$26,047
Black Hills Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 07	Public	9-12	2519 Windmill Dr	Spearfish	57783	Lawrence County	Black Hills Special Services Cooperative	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 347-4467	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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