Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09

Belle Fourche School District 09-1
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
57 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The **Belle Fourche Education Connection (09)**, located at 1301 12th Ave in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, serves as a specialized branch of the Belle Fourche School District. Rather than functioning as a traditional K-12 building, this facility typically operates as an alternative educational environment or an administrative center dedicated to meeting unique student needs. The program focuses on providing flexible learning pathways, credit recovery, or specialized instruction for students who may benefit from an environment outside of the standard high school setting.

By aligning with the broader Belle Fourche School District, the Education Connection emphasizes the district’s mission of student growth, community involvement, and academic preparation. It functions as a supportive resource for the local community, ensuring that diverse learners have access to the curriculum and graduation requirements necessary for success. For further information, including specific program offerings or contact details, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the official district website at [www.bellefourcheschools.org](http://www.bellefourcheschools.org).
57
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    42 (73.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (12.3 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (8.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (5.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Belle Fourche School District 09-1
Phone: (605)723-0955
Website: http://www.bellefourche.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 35
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Belle Fourche High School - 01
Belle Fourche School District 09-1
Charter School 383 Students
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th