How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Rapid City High School - 45 | South Middle School - 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rapid City, SD | Rapid City, SD |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 356 | 618 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| 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 | Rapid City High School - 45 | South Middle School - 36 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,191 | $11,191 |
| District | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Rapid City High School - 45 | South Middle School - 36 |
|---|---|---|
| White | - | 45.3% |
| African American | - | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | - | 11.8% |
| Asian | - | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | - | 22.8% |
| Pacific Islander | - | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | - | 17.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Rapid City High School - 45 | South Middle School - 36 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 618:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 31.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 71 | 83 |
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 Editorial.