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Beresford High School - 01

301 W Maple St, Beresford, SD 57004Beresford School District 61-2 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
227
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$12,393
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 14% vs nat'l
15.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 227 students in grades 09–12 in Beresford, South Dakota.
14% below average funding
District spends $12,393 per pupil, 14% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Beresford High School - 01 is a mid-sized high in Beresford, South Dakota, serving grades 09–12 with 227 students. The district invests $12,393 per student — 14% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Beresford High School - 01

227
Total Students
15.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution131 male · 96 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 33 students
Student Composition
90%
Asian1%
White90%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 460636000048

Academic Outcomes at Beresford High School - 01

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
80-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
78%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 88th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57004

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,393Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,393
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,453
Student Support$2,355
Administration$1,487
Operations$1,859
Other$1,239
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,393 spent per student, an estimated $5,490 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
52%
State government
33.0%
Local (property tax)
51.5%
Federal programs
15.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Beresford Elementary - 02
↓
Middle
Beresford Middle School - 03
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyUnion County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBeresford School District 61-2 →
Phone: (605)763-2145
NCES ID: 460636000048
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Beresford seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Beresford School District 61-2
Elem
Beresford Elementary - 02
307 students · KG–05
● 53 opp25% FRL
Mid
Beresford Middle School - 03
174 students · 06–08
● 53 opp16% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
301 W Maple St, Beresford, SD 57004
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.