Custer High School - 01
Custer High School - 01 serves 282 students in grades 9-12.
Custer High School - 01 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Custer High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Custer High School - 01's student population of 282 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Custer High School - 01 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 631 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Custer High School - 01 is 0.29, which is less 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
#400 out of 631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
84%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Custer High School - 01. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Teaching: Using Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality can enhance your lessons safely and efficiently. Virtual reality allows your students to explore worlds they might not otherwise see. We offer some suggestions on how to use VR in your classrooom.
July 11, 2022
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps or JROTCJROTC offers valuable lessons in leadership, character-building and citizenship. Here's a look at the various JROTC programs out there together with a look at the pros and cons of the program.
July 05, 2022
Teaching: Contract RenewalMost teaching contracts are year-to-year, or longer if you're eligible. Here are some suggestions for safeguarding your employment.
