Serving 356 students in grades 9-12, Rapid City High School - 45 ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Rapid City High School - 45 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
28%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
43%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #596 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rapid City High School - 45?
The graduation rate of Rapid City High School - 45 is 30-34%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rapid City High School - 45?
356 students attend Rapid City High School - 45.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Rapid City High School - 45 students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rapid City High School - 45?
Rapid City High School - 45 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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