Spearfish School District 40-2

Located in the scenic distant town setting of Spearfish, South Dakota, Spearfish School District 40-2 serves as a vital, fully operational public educational system headquartered at 525 E Illinois St. Operating seven distinct school facilities across the Spearfish metropolitan area, the district offers a continuous learning pathway spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a diverse student body of 2,385 enrolled students, maintaining a balanced co-educational environment comprised of 1,217 young men and 1,168 young women. As a traditional public school district dedicated to serving its local community, Spearfish provides a structured academic framework designed to support students at every stage of their primary and secondary education.

To ensure high-quality instruction and a well-supported learning environment, Spearfish School District 40-2 benefits from a substantial team of educators and operational personnel. The district employs nearly 339 full-time equivalent teachers alongside approximately 55 instructional aides and 282 dedicated support staff members, bringing the total district workforce to over 675 full-time equivalent professionals. This strong staffing commitment allows the district to foster individualized attention and comprehensive student support across all grade levels. Representing a broad cross-section of the local region—including White, multiracial, Hispanic, American Indian, Asian, and Black student populations—the district offers a welcoming community for families. More information on programs, school schedules, and administrative contacts can be accessed through the district’s official portal at www.spearfish.k12.sd.us.