Needs Improvement
#522 of 574 schools in SD
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
High School · Belle Fourche School District 09-1
2305 13th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
3.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
3.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#522 of 574
In Belle Fourche
#5 of 5
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
Belle Fourche School District 09-1
Academic growth
7.5 / 10
Very Good
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About Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is a public high school in Belle Fourche, SD, part of Belle Fourche School District 09-1. Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #522 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.3
- SD avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
At 35 students, Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
60% of students at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 — Students at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
31.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.5/10.
How Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 Compares
See how Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2305 13th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 (rated 7.8/10, 22.1 miles away, in nearby Lead), which scores notably higher. Another option is Belle Fourche High School - 01 (rated 6.7/10), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Spearfish High School - 01 (rated 6.1/10, 11.3 miles away, in nearby Spearfish), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Belle Fourche, see our Belle Fourche schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 20.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57717 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,326
Median Home Value
$215,000
Median Rent
$937/mo
Population
8,711
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
79%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Median Age
38.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
What grades does Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 serve?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 rank in SD?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 ranks #522 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09's MySchoolScout rating?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 a charter school?
No, Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 a Title I school?
No, Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
31.4% of students at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 31.4%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.0%
- Phone
- (605) 723-0955
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
Resources & Links
District
Belle Fourche School District 09-1- District Enrollment
- 1,296
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,737
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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