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#119 of 574 schools in SD

Top 21% in state

Britton-hecla High School - 01

High School · Britton-hecla School District 45-4 · Britton, SD

A Britton-hecla School District 45-4 high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 190, Britton, SD 57430

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$11,160
Chronic Absenteeism31%

Students at Britton-hecla High School - 01 score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 60% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Britton-hecla High School - 01 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,563

Median home value

$118,400

Median rent

$788/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57430; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sunset Colony High School - 06Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–12Not available10Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Britton-hecla School District 45-4

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$11,160NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Britton-hecla High School - 01 is listed in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Britton-hecla High School - 01

Britton-hecla High School - 01 is a public high school in Britton, SD, part of Britton-hecla School District 45-4, serving approximately 126 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Britton-hecla High School - 01

What grades does Britton-hecla High School - 01 serve?

Britton-hecla High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

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

Britton-hecla High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Britton-hecla High School - 01?

The student-teacher ratio at Britton-hecla High School - 01 is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Britton-hecla High School - 01 rank in SD?

Britton-hecla High School - 01 ranks #119 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Britton-hecla High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?

Britton-hecla High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Britton-hecla High School - 01?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Britton-hecla High School - 01 has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Britton-hecla High School - 01 a charter school?

No, Britton-hecla High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Britton-hecla High School - 01 a Title I school?

No, Britton-hecla High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Britton-hecla High School - 01?

11.9% of students at Britton-hecla High School - 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
126
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 57430)
1,916
Area median age
47.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57430; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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