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Britton-Hecla High School - 01

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Britton-Hecla High School - 01 ranks 35 th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

35^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 South Dakota High Schools

Better than 79% of South Dakota high schools

Summary

Britton-Hecla High School - 01 is a public high school in Britton, South Dakota, serving 126 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and ability to support diverse student groups.

Britton-Hecla High School - 01 has demonstrated impressive results on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that significantly exceed the state averages. The school also maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate and a low dropout rate, ranging from 1.3% to 2.8% in recent years. Interestingly, the school's performance across various student subgroups is noteworthy, with the school ranking 16th out of 164 South Dakota high schools for female students, 3rd out of 39 for African American students, and 1st out of 89 for multi-racial students in the 2024-2025 school year.

When compared to the nearby Sunset Colony High School - 06, also part of the Britton-Hecla School District 45-4, Britton-Hecla High School - 01 appears to outperform its counterpart in various metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. However, the school's own performance has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that factors beyond the school itself may influence its outcomes. Additionally, the school's spending per student has varied, ranging from $10,105 in 2022-2023 to $17,313 in 2020-2021, which could be an area of further investigation.

127

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,704

Per pupil spending ?

16.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430

(605) 448-2234

District: Britton-Hecla School District 45-4

Feeder schools for Britton-Hecla High School - 01:

Elementary:	Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02
	Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
	Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
Middle:	Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

African American:

2.4%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 48th percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (58% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of South Dakota high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the South Dakota average (86%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg56%

South Dakota avg50%

35^th of 166

South Dakota public high schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 31 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Britton-Hecla School District 45-4

102^nd of 147Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	73.2	35 of 166	78.9%	★★★★☆
2024	70.2	36 of 141	74.5%	★★★★☆
2023	30.8	101 of 138	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	79.3	24 of 134	82.1%	★★★★☆
2021	54.5	69 of 140	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.6	48 of 135	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.1	88 of 138	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	74.3	26 of 137	81.0%	★★★★☆
2016	77.8	23 of 141	83.7%	★★★★☆
2015	50.6	69 of 133	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.6	101 of 144	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	50.2	87 of 143	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	35.1	105 of 141	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	40.9	110 of 150	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	41.4	94 of 144	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	81.1	17 of 135	87.4%	★★★★☆
2007	70.1	40 of 141	71.6%	★★★★☆
2006	78.2	25 of 136	81.6%	★★★★☆
2005	40.4	99 of 137	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	50.6	74 of 132	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2003	28.2	111 of 133	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	71.6	3 of 39	92.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	81.5	16 of 164	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	75.4	18 of 93	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	43.6	62 of 95	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	75.6	18 of 84	78.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	81.2	15 of 154	90.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	55.4	72 of 162	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.7	37 of 107	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	12.3	90 of 96	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	77.0	21 of 87	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	70.5	21 of 88	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	54.4	50 of 90	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	93.4	1 of 89	98.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	51.9	42 of 140	70.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	63.4	54 of 158	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.6	49 of 125	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	20.6	101 of 121	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	71.2	36 of 123	70.7%	★★★★☆
2021	46.7	77 of 129	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.0	55 of 123	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.9	81 of 123	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2025)99th percentile+20 vs school

African American (2025)92nd percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)90th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2025)90th percentile+11 vs school

Special Education (2025)70th percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)66th percentile-13 vs school

Male (2025)56th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts75%+11 vs state

Science63%+14 vs state

Mathematics38%~ state avg

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by a student
Saturday, February 12, 2011

This is a very nice school. The teachers are very nice and there is only about 25-40 kids in each grade. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Britton-Hecla High School - 01	Public	9-12	759 5th St	Britton	57430	Marshall County	Britton-Hecla School District 45-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 448-2234	127	9	13.6	16.5%	118 (92.9%)	3 (2.4%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	73.2	35^th of 166 public high schools	78.9%		70.2	36^th of 141 public high schools	74.5%	1	75.0	37.5	62.5	$9,704	$62	$9,643
Sunset Colony High School - 06	Public	9-12	41632 109th St	Britton	57430	Marshall County	Britton-Hecla School District 45-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 448-2234	8	1	7.9		8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36	119^th of 166 public high schools	28.3%					(n/a)	33.3	66.7	0.0
Langford Area High School - 01	Public	9-12	206 Chestnut St	Langford	57454	Marshall County	Langford Area School District 45-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 493-6454	59	5	11.8	30.5%	52 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	37.4	117^th of 166 public high schools	29.5%		59.2	59^th of 141 public high schools	58.2%	58	80.0	13.3	20.0	$13,046	$00	$13,046

Frequently Asked Questions about Britton-Hecla High School - 01

Is Britton-Hecla High School - 01 a good school?

Britton-Hecla High School - 01 ranks 35^th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Britton-Hecla High School - 01?

In the 2024-25 school year, 127 students attended Britton-Hecla High School - 01.

What district is Britton-Hecla High School - 01 in?

Britton-Hecla School District 45-4

What is the racial makeup of Britton-Hecla High School - 01?

Students at Britton-Hecla High School - 01 are 93% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Britton-Hecla High School - 01?

Britton-Hecla High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02
Elementary : Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
Elementary : Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
Middle : Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

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