Serving 1,768 students in grades 9-12, Central High School - 41 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 is 27% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,768 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 67% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Central High School - 41 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Central High School - 41's student population of 1,768 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,768 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
Central High School - 41 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School - 41 is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
19%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
54%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
67%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Central High School - 41 is ranked #404 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Central High School - 41 often compared to?
Central High School - 41is often viewed alongside schools like Stevens High School - 42, Douglas High School - 03 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School - 41?
The graduation rate of Central High School - 41 is 67%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Central High School - 41?
1,768 students attend Central High School - 41.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Central High School - 41 students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School - 41?
Central High School - 41 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central High School - 41 offer ?
Central High School - 41 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High School - 41 part of?
Central High School - 41 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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