How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central High School - 41 | Douglas High School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rapid City, SD | Box Elder, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,998 | 739 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.4% | 22.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central High School - 41 | Douglas High School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,377 | $11,597 |
| District | Rapid City Area Schools | Douglas School District 51-1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central High School - 41 | Douglas High School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.1% | 68.9% |
| African American | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23.3% | 7.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 13.6% | 10.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central High School - 41 | Douglas High School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 2 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 376:1 | 397:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 56.2% | 36.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 150 | 140 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.