Serving 356 students in grades 9-12, Rapid City High School - 45 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rapid City High School - 45 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rapid City High School - 45's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rapid City High School - 45 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rapid City High School - 45 is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#609 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
28%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
43%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rapid City High School - 45's ranking?
Rapid City High School - 45 is ranked #609 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Rapid City High School - 45 often compared to?
Rapid City High School - 45is often viewed alongside schools like Douglas High School - 03, Central High School - 41, Stevens High School - 42 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rapid City High School - 45?
The graduation rate of Rapid City High School - 45 is 15-19%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rapid City High School - 45?
356 students attend Rapid City High School - 45.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Rapid City High School - 45 students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rapid City High School - 45?
Rapid City High School - 45 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rapid City High School - 45 offer ?
Rapid City High School - 45 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rapid City High School - 45 part of?
Rapid City High School - 45 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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