Beresford High School - 01

www.beresford.k12.sd.us

227 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Beresford High School, located in Beresford, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Beresford School District. Situated at 301 W Maple St, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its students. The district emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on preparing graduates for success in post-secondary education, the workforce, or military service.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Beresford High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and student organizations, which foster school spirit and student development. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong connection between staff, students, and parents to ensure a well-rounded educational journey. For more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, and specific programs, interested parties can visit their official website at http://www.beresford.k12.sd.us.

227

Total Students

14.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beresford High School - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	17
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	2

White
204 (89.9 %)
Hispanic
17 (7.5 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)
Two or More
2 (0.9 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beresford School District 61-2
Phone:	(605)763-2145
Website:	http://www.beresford.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 9 39

Grade 10 64

Grade 11 57

Grade 12 67