- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rapid City, SD
Rapid City Online High School - 92
Federal NCES profile for Rapid City Online High School - 92, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 465982001421
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rapid City Online High School - 92 earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Rapid City · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 73:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rapid City Online High School - 92 has class sizes larger than 99% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rapid City Online High School - 92 ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Rapid City, SD.
School address
District: Rapid City Area School District 51-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465982001421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Rapid City Online High School - 92 grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (+26.4%).
Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 2.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 465982001421 · Rapid City, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 73:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School - 41 (1,998 students)
Rapid City Online High School - 92 grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (+26.4%). Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 2.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Rapid City Online High School - 92 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 73
Rapid City Online High School - 92
73 students
What this shows Rapid City Online High School - 92 reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rapid City Online High School - 92 compares
Rapid City Online High School - 92 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 73:1 | ▲ 437% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 28% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
73:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
73:1
students per teacher
- 437% above state mean
Top 99% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
47.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 15.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.6%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Rapid City Online High School - 92 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
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 Online High School - 92 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School - 41 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevens High School - 42 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle School - 36 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Middle School - 38 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Middle School - 30 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rapid City Online High School - 92'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 High School - 45
Alternative education program
356 students 13.2:1 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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rapid City Online High School - 92
How many students attend Rapid City Online High School - 92?
Rapid City Online High School - 92 has 73 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rapid City, SD. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rapid City Online High School - 92?
The student-teacher ratio at Rapid City Online High School - 92 is 73:1, which is 437% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 365% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rapid City Online High School - 92?
20.8% of students at Rapid City Online High School - 92 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rapid City Online High School - 92?
The largest demographic group at Rapid City Online High School - 92 is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Rapid City, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rapid City Online High School - 92?
Rapid City Online High School - 92 has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rapid City Online High School - 92 rank among high schools in Rapid City?
By Resource Investment Index, Rapid City Online High School - 92 ranks #5 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 Online High School - 92, 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.