Britton-Hecla High School - 01

Britton-Hecla School District 45-4
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
130 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Britton-Hecla High School, located in Britton, South Dakota, serves as the educational hub for the local community and surrounding areas. As part of the Britton-Hecla School District, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core coursework with a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities designed to develop both the intellect and character of its student body.

The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where faculty and staff are closely engaged with student development. By leveraging its resources to offer personalized attention and community-based learning, Britton-Hecla High School aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate a modern workforce while maintaining a strong connection to their regional roots. For more information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, or district news, interested parties can visit their official website at http://www.britton.k12.sd.us.
130
Total Students
9.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    116 (89.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.8 %)
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: Britton-Hecla School District 45-4
Phone: (605)448-2234
Website: http://www.britton.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 38
Grade 10 34
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 32
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sunset Colony High School - 06
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4
Charter School 10 Students
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430 (6.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th