Custer High School - 01

1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 302 students in grades 9-12, Custer High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Custer High School - 01's student population of 302 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Custer High School - 01 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Custer High School - 01 is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#182 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
42%
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75-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Custer High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Custer High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
4%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
7%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
85%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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75-79%
82%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Custer High School - 01's ranking?
Custer High School - 01 is ranked #182 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Custer High School - 01 often compared to?
Custer High School - 01is often viewed alongside schools like Hot Springs High School - 01, Hill City High School - 01, Edgemont High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Custer High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Custer High School - 01 is 75-79%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Custer High School - 01?
302 students attend Custer High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Custer High School - 01 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Custer High School - 01?
Custer High School - 01 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Custer High School - 01 offer ?
Custer High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Custer High School - 01 part of?
Custer High School - 01 is part of Custer School District 16-1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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