Rapid City High School - 45

601 Columbus St
Rapid City, SD 57701

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Tel: (605) 394-4048

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Rapid City High School - 45 serves 342 students in grades 9-12.

Rapid City High School - 45 placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 342 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 35-39% (Btm 50% in SD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading 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:

School Overview

Rapid City High School - 45's student population of 342 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

342 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Rapid City High School - 45 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Rapid City High School - 45 is 0.68, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (SD)

Overall Testing Rank

#598 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

43%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-29%

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

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American Indian

30%

14%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

11%

Black

White

46%

69%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.68

0.50

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Graduation Rate

35-39%

84%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

41%

34%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

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 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 43% SD state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).

What is the graduation rate of Rapid City High School - 45?

The graduation rate of Rapid City High School - 45 is 35-39%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.

How many students attend Rapid City High School - 45?

342 students attend Rapid City High School - 45.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of Rapid City High School - 45 students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Rapid City High School - 45?

Rapid City High School - 45 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower 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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 342 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education