Serving 1,844 students in grades 9-12, Central High School - 41 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 35% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,844 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central High School - 41 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Central High School - 41's student population of 1,844 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,844 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Central High School - 41 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School - 41 is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#365 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
20%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
7%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
57%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
71%
80%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High School - 41's ranking?
Central High School - 41 is ranked #365 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Central High School - 41 often compared to?
Central High School - 41is often viewed alongside schools like Stevens High School - 42, Douglas High School - 03 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School - 41?
The graduation rate of Central High School - 41 is 71%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Central High School - 41?
1,844 students attend Central High School - 41.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Central High School - 41 students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School - 41?
Central High School - 41 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central High School - 41 offer ?
Central High School - 41 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High School - 41 part of?
Central High School - 41 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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