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Spearfish superintendent reports enrollment at 2,398, rise in open enrollment and notable homeschool figures
Summary
The superintendent reported a current official enrollment of 2,398, 71 students open-enrolled out and 220 open-enrolled in, 504 alternative instruction (homeschool/private) students with 338 never attending district schools, and 12 applicants for Creekside principal.
At the Jan. 13 Spearfish School District 40-2 board meeting the superintendent reported the district's official enrollment count for the 2024-25 year is 2,398 students and provided several breakdowns of open-enrollment and homeschooling data.
Key numbers The superintendent said the official enrollment stands at 2,398. The district has 71 students who have open-enrolled out to other districts and 220 students who have open-enrolled into the district from other districts. The district also reported 504 alternative instruction students (homeschool, private school or combinations); of those, 338 students have never stepped foot in district schools. Over the past four years the district recorded 153 students who moved to homeschooling; 93 of those (61 percent) had records showing chronic absenteeism, suspension, poor grades or were behind in credits.
Other items The superintendent said a legislative 'cracker barrel' will be held Feb. 8 at the CTE Center at the request of the Chamber, and that the application period for the Creekside Principal position closed with 12 applicants. Interviews are scheduled for Jan. 27; board member Eric will serve as the board representative on the community stakeholder interview group.
Why it matters The reported enrollment and homeschool numbers affect state funding calculations, staffing and program planning. The high proportion of homeschool students who never attended district schools was noted by the superintendent as a concern for the district's ability to serve students and for community engagement.
