Serving 7 students in grades 4-8, Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 ranks in the bottom 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in SD)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09's student population of 7 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering All Students to Succeed in a Changing World
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 is 0.50, 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)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
57%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
43%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 often compared to?
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09is often viewed alongside schools like Black Hills Education Connections - 06, Belle Fourche Education Connection - 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 46% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09?
7 students attend Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 students are American Indian, and 43% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09?
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 offer ?
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 part of?
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 is part of Spearfish School District 40-2.
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