Spearfish High School

Spearfish High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1725 N Main St,  Spearfish, SD
Spearfish School District
3.9
2.0
771 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
29.2%
State Average
29.3%
Science
14.4%
State Average
21.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
376:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
88.6%
Hispanic
4.9%
Two or more races
2.6%
Native American
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Black
<1%

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.
Black Hills State University 141 Students
South Dakota State University 120 Students
University of South Dakota 120 Students
Colorado State University 67 Students
University of Wyoming 48 Students
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 43 Students
Augustana University 40 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 38 Students
North Dakota State University 38 Students
Dakota State University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 40 Students
Biology 39 Students
Business 36 Students
Nursing 29 Students
Elementary Education 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 20 Students
Mechanical Engineering 15 Students
Physical Therapy 14 Students
Computer Science 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 142 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/9/2024
I really enjoyed my time at spearfish high school. The teachers are amazing but the students are misbehaved, that's expected at any school, however.
4.0 Senior
8/29/2023
Spearfish High School has been a pretty good school. There is a lot of School spirit and lots of activities to be apart of. One of the biggest issues are the bathrooms but we recently got a new principle and the problem is being solved.
4.0 Senior
12/8/2022
Most of the teachers are very good at what they do. Others don't seem like they want to help students. Other than that it is a very good school
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 1 Review
2.0 other
10/21/2019
There is a dark cloud over the school. Boys/Girls Basketball, Volleyball, Football... are all broken programs for years and years with no willingness to fix. Wish we had gone to Lead-Deadwood HS or Belle Fourche HS.Bitter aftertaste after graduation.

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Spearfish High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Spearfish, SD, in the Spearfish neighborhood, and is served by the Spearfish School District in South Dakota. The school has a total enrollment of 771 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Spearfish High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $496,244. Discover additional schools in the area, like Black Hills Education Connections, Black Hills Classical Christian Academy, Spearfish Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Spearfish has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Spearfish High School.

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