Stevens High School is one of three public high schools in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. The school opened in November 1969, and has an enrollment of approximately 1600 students. The school is situated in the foothills of South Dakota's Black Hills on the city's western outskirts.
Serving 1,763 students in grades 9-12, Stevens High School - 42 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 46% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 20% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Stevens High School - 42's student population of 1,763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Rankings
Stevens High School - 42 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 Stevens High School - 42 is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stevens High School - 42's ranking?
Stevens High School - 42 is ranked #162 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 82%.
How many students attend Stevens High School - 42?
1,763 students attend Stevens High School - 42.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Stevens High School - 42 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stevens High School - 42?
Stevens High School - 42 has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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