Serving 31 students in grades 10-12, Black Hills Education Connections - 06 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black Hills Education Connections - 06's student population of 31 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Black Hills Education Connections - 06 is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
12:1
American Indian
10%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)21-39%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Black Hills Education Connections - 06 often compared to?
Black Hills Education Connections - 06is often viewed alongside schools like Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Black Hills Education Connections - 06?
The graduation rate of Black Hills Education Connections - 06 is 21-39%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Black Hills Education Connections - 06?
31 students attend Black Hills Education Connections - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Black Hills Education Connections - 06 students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Hills Education Connections - 06?
Black Hills Education Connections - 06 has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Black Hills Education Connections - 06 offer ?
Black Hills Education Connections - 06 offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Black Hills Education Connections - 06 part of?
Black Hills Education Connections - 06 is part of Spearfish School District 40-2.
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