Summary:
Beresford School District 61-2 in South Dakota is home to a single high school, Beresford High School - 01, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been mixed, with fluctuating statewide rankings and varying proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to district and state averages.
Beresford High School - 01's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science were on par with the district average in 2024-2025, but significantly lower than the state average. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was significantly lower than both the district and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate of 86.4% was slightly lower than the state average, while its dropout rate of 2.6% was slightly higher. Despite having a higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, the school's academic performance suggests room for improvement, particularly in the area of Mathematics.
Overall, Beresford School District 61-2 has a single high school that has shown inconsistent performance, with strengths in some areas and weaknesses in others. The district may need to explore targeted interventions and support to address the school's underperformance in Mathematics and improve its overall academic outcomes.
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