Serving 262 students in grades 9-12, Custer High School - 01 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 262 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Custer High School - 01 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 Custer High School - 01 is 0.28, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Custer High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Custer High School - 01 is 75-79%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Custer High School - 01?
262 students attend Custer High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Custer High School - 01 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Custer High School - 01?
Custer High School - 01 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Custer High School - 01 offer ?
Custer High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Custer High School - 01 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 262 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
