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Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 140 students in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in South Dakota.
Public High Schools in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Public High School in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is equal to the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Britton-hecla High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
6 Schools
219 Schools
# Students
476 Students
46,972 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
3,248 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.53
# American Indian Students
3 Students
9,064 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
19%
# Asian Students
2 Students
678 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
3,173 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,302 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
434 Students
30,695 Students
% White Students
91%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
60 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
2,000 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
33
# Students in K Grade:
43
304
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
304
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
261
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
262
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
284
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
334
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
412
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
439
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
36
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,305 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,179 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,305
$12,971
Spending / Student
$12,179
$12,479
Best Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Britton-hecla High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Colony High School - 06
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
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