Belle Fourche High School

Belle Fourche High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1301 12th Ave,  Belle Fourche, SD
Belle Fourche School District
3.8
5.0
383 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
42.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
26.9%
State Average
29%
Science
29.4%
State Average
40.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
478:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
88%
Hispanic
5.5%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
South Dakota State University 88 Students
Black Hills State University 78 Students
University of South Dakota 57 Students
University of Wyoming 39 Students
Colorado State University 38 Students
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 31 Students
North Dakota State University 27 Students
Augustana University 27 Students
University of Sioux Falls 20 Students
Western Dakota Technical College 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 17 Students
Elementary Education 15 Students
Business 14 Students
Biology 13 Students
Education 12 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Dental Hygiene 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 8 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8 Students
Accounting 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 54 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/5/2023
It is an very welcoming environment. I wish they would crack down on the drug usage and mental health crisis, however thr students are lovely and the teachers are extremely helpful and caring.
5.0 Senior
11/18/2020
Belle Fourche High School is a great school. I think it is a good school to bring any kid to. There are not any cliques like other neighboring schools, everyone is mostly friends and nice here. People take out their kid from other schools to bring them here. We have great programs, teachers, and it really is just a great experience. With the 4 day weeks and 2 week long christmas break, it is a great school to go to. The teachers help the students and it is easy to get assistance here. The only thing I don't like very well is the limited college resources, they want you to go to a school in South Dakota and don't want the students to look beyond it. Overall, a great school, and i recommend it to anyone looking to go.
4.0 Senior
10/22/2019
The school itself is an awesome enviorment, great people, great staff and all around just amazing and positive vibes. Even though the building makes you feel like you're in an 80's movie, you still have this sense of home and interest that keeps you wanting more from the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
9/12/2008
5.0 parent
4/21/2007

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