Enrollment
222
High
DISTRICT 216 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BERESFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT 61-2·NCES 460636000048
Beresford High School - 01
301 W Maple St, Beresford, SD 57004 · (605) 763-2145 · Union County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL222 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
18%
41 students
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 63 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 63 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 37 | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 59 | 27% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 53% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Beresford School District 61-2. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Beresford High School - 01
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford High School - 01 this school | 222 | 18.5% | N/A |
| Dell Rapids High School - 01 Dell Rapids | 315 | 16.5% | N/A |
| Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 Lead | 211 | 19.4% | N/A |
| Hamlin High School - 01 Hayti | 226 | 25.7% | N/A |
| Sioux Valley High School - 01 Volga | 214 | 11.7% | N/A |
| Redfield High School - 01 Redfield | 153 | 19.0% | N/A |
Matched among South Dakota high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Beresford High School - 01 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 222 | #36 of 173 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #14 of 43 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.0% | #35 of 43 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 18.5% | #51 of 80 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.8% | #26 of 29 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
222
-5 (-2%) vs 2020
+8% since 1990-91, when it was 205
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 15.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 222 | 15 | 14.8:1 | 18% (41) |
| 2023-24 | 219 | 15.1 | 14.5:1 | 14% (31) |
| 2022-23 | 227 | 14.7 | 15.5:1 | 15% (33) |
| 2020-21 | 227 | 15 | 15.1:1 | 14% (31) |
| 2017-18 | 218 | 15.4 | 14.2:1 | 17% (37) |
| 2015-16 | 207 | 16 | 12.9:1 | 16% (34) |
| 2010-11 | 200 | 15 | 13.3:1 | 24% (48) |
| 2000-01 | 227 | 16 | 14.2:1 | 19% (44) |
| 1990-91 | 205 | 16 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Beresford High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (218 to 222); teachers down 2% (15.4 to 15).
About Beresford High School - 01
Beresford High School - 01 is a high school in Beresford, South Dakota, and it is part of Beresford School District 61-2. The school enrolls 222 students in grades 9 through 12.
Beresford High School - 01 is part of a district of 3 schools: Beresford School District 61-2, with 648 students.
White students account for 90% of the school's enrollment. Other reported shares: 8% Hispanic. Among Union County residents, the White share is about 90%. A diversity index of 19% means there is a 19% chance two randomly chosen students at Beresford High School - 01 are from different groups.
Beresford High School - 01 reported 15 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 14.8:1. High schools in South Dakota have an average ratio of 20.6:1. Roughly 18% of students at Beresford High School - 01 can receive free or reduced-price lunch. That is in line with the 19% average for public schools in Union County.
For Union County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $89,636 a year, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. Counting Beresford High School - 01, Union County has 14 public schools.
Beresford Middle School - 03 is less than a tenth of a mile away, making it the nearest public school. There are 2 more public schools inside five miles.
In the federal locale system, Beresford High School - 01 is coded Rural: Remote, for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 222, starting from 227.
Beresford High School - 01 has a community page on allk12 for topics such as special education services, counseling, and support programs. You can also rate the school on this page.
Union County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,081
Census ACS
Median income
$89,636
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
3,037 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Beresford School District 61-2
- Beresford Elementary - 02Elementary · 273 students
- Beresford Middle School - 03Middle · 153 students
Other schools in Beresford
- Beresford Elementary - 02Elementary · 273 students
- Beresford Middle School - 03Middle · 153 students
Nearby schools
- Beresford Middle School - 030.1 mi · 153
- Beresford Elementary - 020.2 mi · 273
- Alcester-Hudson High School - 018.5 mi · 99
- Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 038.5 mi · 53
- Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 058.5 mi · 33
- Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 048.5 mi · 166
Frequently asked questions
About Beresford High School - 01How many students attend Beresford High School - 01?
Beresford High School - 01 enrolls approximately 222 students in grades 09-12.
Is Beresford High School - 01 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Beresford High School - 01 is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beresford High School - 01?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Beresford High School - 01 is approximately 14.8:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Beresford High School - 01?
At Beresford High School - 01, the student body is approximately 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is Beresford High School - 01 public or private?
Beresford High School - 01 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Beresford School District 61-2.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.