Spearfish School District 40-2


Summary:

The Spearfish School District 40-2 is a high-performing school district in South Dakota, with 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district is home to several standout schools, including Spearfish High School - 01, which has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, and Spearfish Middle School - 05, which also performs well above the state average.

Academically, the district excels, with several schools, including Spearfish High School - 01, Spearfish Middle School - 05, and Creekside Elementary - 07, outperforming the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science assessments. The district also boasts high graduation rates and low dropout rates, particularly at Spearfish High School - 01 and Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10.

While the district as a whole performs well, there are some notable differences between the schools. The Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 and Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 have significantly lower enrollment and academic performance compared to the other schools in the district, suggesting they may serve a specialized population or purpose. Overall, the Spearfish School District 40-2 is a strong educational system that provides a variety of high-quality learning opportunities for its students.

District Detail

 525 E Illinois St
Spearfish, SD 57783

 (605) 717-1229

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 147 South Dakota districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 2,398

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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