- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rapid City, SD
Rapid City High School - 45
Federal NCES profile for Rapid City High School - 45, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 465982001340
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rapid City High School - 45 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Rapid City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rapid City High School - 45 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rapid City High School - 45 ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Rapid City, SD.
School address
District: Rapid City Area School District 51-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465982001340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
356 on latest CCD 465982001340 · Rapid City, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 13.2:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School - 41 (1,998 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 high schools in Rapid City. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Rapid City High School - 45 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School - 41
1,998 students
- Stevens High S
Stevens High School - 42
1,771 students
- South Middle S 618
South Middle School - 36
618 students
- Southwest Midd 614
Southwest Middle School - 38
614 students
- East Middle Sc 613
East Middle School - 30
613 students
- This school 356
Rapid City High School - 45
356 students
What this shows Rapid City High School - 45 reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rapid City High School - 45 compares
Rapid City High School - 45 vs South Dakota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▲ 44% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Rapid City Area School District 51-4 reports $10,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rapid City High School - 45 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School - 41 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevens High School - 42 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School - 36 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Middle School - 38 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School - 30 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rapid City High School - 45's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Rapid City
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Central High School - 41
Standard public school
1,998 students 20:1 students per teacher
Stevens High School - 42
Standard public school
1,771 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Rapid City Online High School - 92
Standard public school
73 students 73:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Building - 44
Special-education school
23 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rapid City High School - 45
How many students attend Rapid City High School - 45?
Rapid City High School - 45 has 356 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rapid City, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rapid City High School - 45?
The student-teacher ratio at Rapid City High School - 45 is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rapid City High School - 45?
41.6% of students at Rapid City High School - 45 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rapid City High School - 45?
Rapid City High School - 45 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Rapid City High School - 45 rank among high schools in Rapid City?
By Resource Investment Index, Rapid City High School - 45 ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Rapid City, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Rapid City on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapid City Area School District 51-4?
Besides Rapid City High School - 45, Rapid City Area School District 51-4 also operates Central High School - 41 (1,998 students), Stevens High School - 42 (1,771 students), and South Middle School - 36 (618 students). See the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 district page for the complete list.