Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09

School Overview
Based on the location and official school district data, here is a summary of the school:

Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills (part of the Spearfish School District 40-2) is a specialized educational program situated at the Canyon Hills elementary site in Spearfish, South Dakota. The academy is designed to offer an alternative, highly structured learning environment that caters to students who may benefit from a more personalized or non-traditional approach to their education. By integrating academic rigor with focused student support, the program aims to ensure that participants stay on track toward meeting state standards while addressing their individual social and emotional development needs.

The school operates within the broader framework of the Spearfish School District, leveraging the resources and community connection of the local educational system while maintaining a unique focus on student success outside of a conventional classroom setting. By providing a smaller, more intimate school climate, Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills works to foster stronger relationships between students and educators. This setting is intended to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve attendance, and build the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic or professional endeavors.
2
Total Students
3.3
Full-Time Teachers
0.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Demographic Student Count
White1
American Indian1
  • White
    1 (50.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (50.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Spearfish School District 40-2
Phone: (605)717-1229
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 2
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 0.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 8 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Grade Student Count
Grade 82
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female150%
Male150%