Serving 1,726 students in grades 9-12, Stevens High School - 42 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stevens High School - 42 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Stevens High School - 42's student population of 1,726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stevens High School - 42 ranks within the top 10% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stevens High School - 42 is 0.37, 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
#38 out of 616 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
79%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stevens High School - 42's ranking?
Stevens High School - 42 is ranked #38 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Stevens High School - 42 often compared to?
Stevens High School - 42is often viewed alongside schools like Central High School - 41 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stevens High School - 42?
The graduation rate of Stevens High School - 42 is 86%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Stevens High School - 42?
1,726 students attend Stevens High School - 42.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Stevens High School - 42 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stevens High School - 42?
Stevens High School - 42 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stevens High School - 42 offer ?
Stevens High School - 42 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stevens High School - 42 part of?
Stevens High School - 42 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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