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Lead-deadwood High School - 01 vs. Spearfish High School - 01

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School Overview

School
Lead-deadwood High School - 01
320 S Main St
Lead, SD 57754
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Spearfish High School - 01
1725 N Main
Spearfish, SD 57783
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Lead-deadwood High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Spearfish High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 218 students in grades 9-12, Lead-deadwood High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 771 students in grades 9-12, Spearfish High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
218 students
771 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lead-deadwood High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spearfish High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lead-deadwood High School - 01.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spearfish High School - 01.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lead-deadwood High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spearfish High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lead-deadwood High School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spearfish High School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#367 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
#238 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lead-deadwood High School - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spearfish High School - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lead-deadwood High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spearfish High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lead-deadwood High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spearfish High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lead-deadwood High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spearfish High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 10% in SD)
90-94%
(Top 5% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lead-deadwood High School - 01 with the average graduation rate observed in the LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Spearfish High School - 01 with the average graduation rate observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lead-deadwood High School - 01 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spearfish High School - 01 by grade.
Grade 9 Students
57
184
Grade 10 Students
58
209
Grade 11 Students
54
204
Grade 12 Students
49
174

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lead-deadwood High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Spearfish High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lead-deadwood High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spearfish High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lead-deadwood High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spearfish High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lead-deadwood High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spearfish High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
84%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lead-deadwood High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spearfish High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lead-deadwood High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spearfish High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.29
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lead-deadwood High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spearfish High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lead-deadwood High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spearfish High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lead-deadwood High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spearfish High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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