Custer High School - 01
Tel:
(605)673-4473
- Custer High School - 01 serves 242 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 29%.
School Overview
- Custer High School - 01's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 242 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Custer High School - 01's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Custer High School - 01 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall School Rank | #392 out of 617 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 16% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 5% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 90% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.26 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Custer 16-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Custer High School - 01 is Hill City High School - 01 (11.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hill City Middle School - 04 (11.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Custer Elementary - 02 (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Custer Custer Elementary - 02 Grades: PK-6 | 341 students
0.6 miles
371 Crook St
Custer, SD 57730
(605)673-4483 0.6 PK-6 341 - Hill City Hill City Elementary - 02 Grades: PK-5 | 225 students
11.1 miles
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605)574-3015 11.1 PK-5 225 - Hill City Hill City High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 153 students
11.1 miles
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605)574-3000 11.1 9-12 153 - Hill City Hill City Middle School - 04 Grades: 6-8 | 127 students
11.1 miles
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605)574-3025 11.1 6-8 127 - Hermosa Hermosa Elementary - 04 Grades: K-8 | 192 students
20.5 miles
11 4th St
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605)255-4345 20.5 K-8 192
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