Serving 35 students in grades 9-12, Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09's student population of 35 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#571 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09's ranking?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is ranked #571 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 often compared to?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09is often viewed alongside schools like Black Hills Education Connections - 06 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
The graduation rate of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is 60-79%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
35 students attend Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 offer ?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 part of?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is part of Belle Fourche School District 09-1.
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