Sturgis Brown High School - 01

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Sturgis Brown High School - 01 ranks 31 st of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is a public high school serving 842 students in grades 9-12 in Sturgis, South Dakota, which is part of the Meade School District 46-1. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with particularly strong results in ELA and Science.

Sturgis Brown High School - 01 maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.4% to 95.2% over the past three school years, and a relatively low dropout rate of 1.4% to 2.2%. Compared to the nearby Lead-Deadwood High School, Sturgis Brown High School - 01 has a higher graduation rate and a lower dropout rate. The school also excels in supporting diverse student populations, ranking 3rd out of 19 South Dakota high schools for special education students and 5th out of 48 for low socioeconomic status students.

While Sturgis Brown High School - 01 has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 16.6 compared to the nearby Lead-Deadwood Career & Technical Education school's ratio of 11.6, the school's per-student spending of $8,709 is higher than the state average. Overall, Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is a model of academic excellence, equity, and strong community support, making it a desirable choice for families in the Sturgis area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785

(605) 347-2686

District: Meade School District 46-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
31^st of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,709

Feeder schools for Sturgis Brown High School - 01:

Elementary:	Atall Elementary - 17
	Central Meade County School - 09
	Elm Springs Elementary - 13
	Hereford Elementary - 08
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	Opal Elementary - 15
	Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
	Sturgis Elementary - 03
	Whitewood Elementary - 04
Middle:	Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 839

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.2%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sturgis Brown High School - 01 ranks better than 78% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sturgis Brown 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 (88.2%), two or more races (5.2%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare Sturgis Brown High School - 01 employs 50.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is $8,709.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sturgis Brown High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Sturgis Brown High School - 01 31^st of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Sturgis Brown High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Meade School District 46-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Meade School District 46-1 29^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sturgis Brown High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Sturgis Brown High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	36.60	98^th	133	26.3%
2004	42.46	86^th	132	34.8%
2005	31.64	109^th	137	20.4%
2006	44.43	84^th	136	38.2%
2007	55.03	74^th	141	47.5%
2008	37.29	92^nd	135	31.9%
2009	37.41	102^nd	144	29.2%
2010	29.13	123^rd	150	18.0%
2011	31.41	108^th	141	23.4%
2012	50.94	86^th	143	39.9%
2013	25.93	122^nd	144	15.3%
2015	59.59	55^th	133	58.6%
2016	37.50	106^th	141	24.8%
2017	78.43	21^st	137	84.7%
2018	67.11	43^rd	138	68.8%
2019	61.31	50^th	135	63.0%
2021	44.33	89^th	140	36.4%
2022	59.52	60^th	134	55.2%
2023	59.28	58^th	138	58.0%
2024	73.90	31^st	141	78.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sturgis Brown High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.44	9^th	11	18.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sturgis Brown High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	47.01	9^th	17	47.1%
2023	55.40	5^th	10	50.0%
2024	72.90	3^rd	19	84.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sturgis Brown High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	87.20	4^th	53	92.5%
2019	64.92	10^th	44	77.3%
2021	33.91	24^th	37	35.1%
2022	80.35	7^th	25	72.0%
2023	56.10	16^th	46	65.2%
2024	85.93	5^th	48	89.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Sturgis Brown High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	60.18	36^th	82	56.1%
2019	68.25	21^st	83	74.7%
2021	47.15	52^nd	89	41.6%
2022	53.17	41^st	84	51.2%
2023	53.53	47^th	95	50.5%
2024	62.45	33^rd	93	64.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Sturgis Brown High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	72.73	18^th	90	80.0%
2019	50.64	45^th	88	48.9%
2021	34.16	64^th	89	28.1%
2022	57.29	37^th	87	57.5%
2023	60.93	34^th	96	64.6%
2024	79.67	16^th	107	85.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sturgis Brown High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	54.43	61^st	123	50.4%
2019	50.84	62^nd	123	49.6%
2021	38.99	90^th	129	30.2%
2022	51.65	67^th	123	45.5%
2023	56.37	53^rd	121	56.2%
2024	68.98	38^th	125	69.6%

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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 Sturgis Brown 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	804	804
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	800	800
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	818	818
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	818	818
1993	800	5	11	10	19	n/a	n/a	0	845
1994	842	1	10	10	31	n/a	n/a	0	894
1995	850	2	3	9	20	n/a	n/a	0	884
1996	850	2	3	9	20	n/a	n/a	0	884
1997	872	2	3	9	20	n/a	n/a	0	906
1998	878	4	3	5	21	n/a	n/a	0	911
1999	869	6	3	5	25	n/a	n/a	0	908
2000	882	9	4	6	23	n/a	n/a	0	924
2001	858	8	9	6	23	n/a	n/a	0	904
2002	809	7	14	11	15	n/a	n/a	0	856
2003	809	7	14	11	15	n/a	n/a	0	856
2004	790	5	13	10	19	n/a	n/a	0	837
2005	796	5	8	7	24	n/a	n/a	0	840
2006	803	11	8	11	25	n/a	n/a	0	858
2007	799	7	7	12	24	n/a	n/a	0	849
2008	761	6	8	10	29	n/a	n/a	0	814
2009	742	6	5	11	23	n/a	n/a	0	787
2010	712	4	10	10	29	n/a	n/a	0	765
2011	668	4	6	12	26	2	4	0	722
2012	636	3	9	16	24	1	2	0	691
2013	618	3	5	16	35	1	4	0	682
2014	628	2	6	15	39	0	5	0	695
2015	607	6	4	18	35	0	5	0	675
2016	597	5	3	25	39	1	5	0	675
2017	608	4	2	20	37	1	12	0	684
2018	578	7	0	32	35	0	14	0	666
2019	604	8	0	28	30	1	20	0	691
2020	617	6	2	37	25	1	29	0	717
2021	658	6	3	36	25	1	35	0	764
2022	716	3	7	41	27	3	44	0	841
2023	712	4	6	43	24	0	53	0	842
2024	740	2	2	36	15	0	44	0	839

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Sturgis Brown High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	804	44.0	18.2	n/a
1990	800	43.1	18.5	n/a
1991	818	44.4	18.4	n/a
1992	818	44.4	18.4	n/a
1993	845	48.8	17.3	n/a
1994	894	49.6	18.0	n/a
1995	884	51.2	17.3	n/a
1996	884	51.2	17.3	n/a
1997	906	51.1	17.7	12.6
1998	911	51.9	17.6	17.2
1999	908	58.1	15.6	18.1
2000	924	55.2	16.7	17.3
2001	904	55.5	16.3	19.5
2002	856	53.9	15.9	18.8
2003	856	53.9	15.9	18.8
2004	837	55.9	15.0	16.6
2005	840	56.9	14.8	20.8
2006	858	55.9	15.3	23.1
2007	849	55.8	15.2	22.7
2008	814	54.9	14.8	25.8
2009	787	55.3	14.2	25.5
2010	765	54.5	14.0	29.7
2011	722	52.5	13.7	29.1
2012	691	49.4	13.9	30
2013	682	45.0	15.1	29.9
2014	695	45.1	15.3	33.2
2015	675	45.0	15.0	35.9
2016	675	44.0	15.3	38.2
2017	684	43.0	15.8	30.7
2018	666	43.7	15.2	29.3
2019	691	40.4	17.0	26.5
2020	717	41.3	17.3	27.6
2021	764	44.5	17.1	23.2
2022	841	48.4	17.3	11.1
2023	842	50.6	16.6	23.2
2024	839	50.8	16.5	19.8

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 Sturgis Brown High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	804	44.0	18.2	n/a
1990	800	43.1	18.5	n/a
1991	818	44.4	18.4	n/a
1992	818	44.4	18.4	n/a
1993	845	48.8	17.3	n/a
1994	894	49.6	18.0	n/a
1995	884	51.2	17.3	n/a
1996	884	51.2	17.3	n/a
1997	906	51.1	17.7	12.6
1998	911	51.9	17.6	17.2
1999	908	58.1	15.6	18.1
2000	924	55.2	16.7	17.3
2001	904	55.5	16.3	19.5
2002	856	53.9	15.9	18.8
2003	856	53.9	15.9	18.8
2004	837	55.9	15.0	16.6
2005	840	56.9	14.8	20.8
2006	858	55.9	15.3	23.1
2007	849	55.8	15.2	22.7
2008	814	54.9	14.8	25.8
2009	787	55.3	14.2	25.5
2010	765	54.5	14.0	29.7
2011	722	52.5	13.7	29.1
2012	691	49.4	13.9	30
2013	682	45.0	15.1	29.9
2014	695	45.1	15.3	33.2
2015	675	45.0	15.0	35.9
2016	675	44.0	15.3	38.2
2017	684	43.0	15.8	30.7
2018	666	43.7	15.2	29.3
2019	691	40.4	17.0	26.5
2020	717	41.3	17.3	27.6
2021	764	44.5	17.1	23.2
2022	841	48.4	17.3	11.1
2023	842	50.6	16.6	23.2
2024	839	50.8	16.5	19.8

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 Sturgis Brown High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$489 (6.0%)	$7,645 (94.0%)	$8,134
2021	$728 (8.6%)	$7,785 (91.4%)	$8,513
2022	$578 (7.0%)	$7,667 (93.0%)	$8,245
2023	$372 (4.3%)	$8,336 (95.7%)	$8,709

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sturgis Brown 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 50^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 58^th of 138 High schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgis Brown High School - 01)	68.4	70.3	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Meade School District 46-1)	68.4	70.3	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sturgis Brown High School - 01)	38.2	36.3	2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Meade School District 46-1)	38.2	36.3	2%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Sturgis Brown High School - 01)	44.9	55	10.1%
11th Grade Science (Meade School District 46-1)	44.9	55	10.1%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sturgis Brown High School - 01)	67.9	68.4	0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meade School District 46-1)	58.3	57.8	0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Sturgis Brown High School - 01)	38	34.2	3.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Meade School District 46-1)	50.6	48.9	1.7%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%
All Grades Science (Sturgis Brown High School - 01)	44.5	53.4	8.8%
All Grades Science (Meade School District 46-1)	50.3	48.7	1.7%
All Grades Science (South Dakota)	40	42.6	2.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	691	842	21.9%
African American	8	4	50%
American Indian	30	24	20%
Asian	0	6
Hispanic	28	43	53.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	604	712	17.9%
Two or More Races	20	53	165%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.5%	23.2%	3.3%

Schools Near Sturgis Brown High School - 01

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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 Mathematics All Grades	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
Sturgis Brown High School - 01	Public	9-12	12930 E Hwy 34	Sturgis	57785	Meade County	Meade School District 46-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 347-2686	839	51	16.5	19.8%	740 (88.2%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (4.3%)	2 (0.2%)	15 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.2%)	73.9	31^st of 141 public high schools	78.0%		59.3	58^th of 138 public high schools	58.0%	27	76.6	76.2	35.8	35.4	70.6	70.4	$8,709	$372	$8,336
Lead-Deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10	Public	9-12	22023 Job Corps Ctr	Nemo	57759	Lawrence County	Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 578-2371	64	8	8.5	95.3%	23 (35.9%)	2 (3.1%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (45.3%)	1 (1.6%)	7 (10.9%)								(n/a)							$25,622	$1,363	$24,258
Lead-Deadwood High School - 01	Public	9-12	320 S Main St	Lead	57754	Lawrence County	Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 717-3899	218	19	11.2	18.8%	184 (84.4%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.0%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	40.8	88^th of 141 public high schools	37.6%		26.6	108^th of 138 public high schools	21.7%	20	58.5		35.9		37.7		$18,368	$1,643	$16,725
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sturgis Brown High School - 01

Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Atall Elementary - 17
Elementary : Central Meade County School - 09
Elementary : Elm Springs Elementary - 13
Elementary : Hereford Elementary - 08
Elementary : Opal Elementary - 15
Elementary : Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
Elementary : Sturgis Elementary - 03
Elementary : Whitewood Elementary - 04
Middle : Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

How many students attend Sturgis Brown High School - 01?

In the 2023-24 school year, 839 students attended Sturgis Brown High School - 01.

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High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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