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Custer High School - 01

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Custer High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 284 students in Custer, South Dakota. The school is part of the Custer School District 16-1, which is ranked 46 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Custer High School - 01 consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 73.01% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 44.44% in mathematics, and 66.67% in science. The school also maintains a high graduation rate of 92.1% and a low dropout rate of 3.8%. Custer High School - 01 has shown strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 93 South Dakota high schools for female students and 1st out of 48 high schools for low socioeconomic status students.

The nearby Hill City High School - 01, located approximately 11 miles from Custer High School - 01, also performs well academically, with similar test scores and graduation rates. This suggests that the region may have a strong educational system that supports the academic achievement of its students. Overall, Custer High School - 01 is a high-performing school that consistently outperforms the state and district averages, while also maintaining strong graduation rates and supporting the success of diverse student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1645 Wildcat Ln
       Custer, SD  57730

(605) 673-4473

District: Custer School District 16-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,379 Help


Feeder schools for Custer High School - 01:

Elementary:    Custer Elementary - 02
    Hermosa Elementary - 04
Middle:    Custer Junior High - 05

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  262

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
9.5%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16% Help


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Compare Details Custer High School - 01 ranks better than 81.6% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.52. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Custer High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (9.5%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Custer High School - 01 is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Custer High School - 01 is $13,379.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Custer High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Custer High School - 01 26th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Custer High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Custer School District 16-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Custer School District 16-1 46th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Custer High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Custer High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.15 86th 133 35.3%
2004 53.91 66th 132 50.0%
2005 30.76 111th 137 19.0%
2006 41.01 93rd 136 31.6%
2007 84.74 13th 141 90.8%
2008 54.24 66th 135 51.1%
2009 55.20 75th 144 47.9%
2010 41.46 109th 150 27.3%
2011 64.66 54th 141 61.7%
2012 37.94 103rd 143 28.0%
2013 14.92 129th 144 10.4%
2015 17.14 121st 133 9.0%
2016 34.99 110th 141 22.0%
2017 45.86 85th 137 38.0%
2018 75.17 21st 138 84.8%
2019 39.73 87th 135 35.6%
2021 42.64 95th 140 32.1%
2022 65.84 48th 134 64.2%
2023 63.28 47th 138 65.9%
2024 77.52 26th 141 81.6%
See the entire list of South Dakota High School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Custer High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.92 3rd 53 94.3%
2019 49.51 22nd 44 50.0%
2021 24.31 29th 37 21.6%
2022 21.69 24th 25 4.0%
2023 63.18 12th 46 73.9%
2024 97.36 1st 48 97.9%
See the entire list of Best South Dakota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Custer High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.35 20th 82 75.6%
2019 17.08 77th 83 7.2%
2021 41.95 58th 89 34.8%
2022 60.73 34th 84 59.5%
2023 66.25 27th 95 71.6%
2024 91.75 1st 93 98.9%
See the entire list of Best South Dakota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Custer High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.24 11th 90 87.8%
2019 68.10 22nd 88 75.0%
2021 39.15 58th 89 34.8%
2022 63.25 32nd 87 63.2%
2023 53.75 50th 96 47.9%
2024 61.04 39th 107 63.6%
See the entire list of Best South Dakota High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Custer High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.95 16th 123 87.0%
2019 30.08 93rd 123 24.4%
2021 41.13 85th 129 34.1%
2022 64.76 47th 123 61.8%
2023 52.54 59th 121 51.2%
2024 72.84 28th 125 77.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Custer High School - 01

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 257 257
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 292 292
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 311 311
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 311 311
1993 312 0 1 5 11 n/a n/a 0 329
1994 364 0 0 1 11 n/a n/a 0 376
1995 381 0 2 1 13 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 381 0 2 1 13 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 373 0 2 3 11 n/a n/a 0 389
1998 360 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 367
1999 341 0 1 3 17 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 329 0 3 2 18 n/a n/a 0 352
2001 291 0 2 1 16 n/a n/a 0 310
2002 292 0 2 1 16 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 292 0 2 1 16 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 286 3 2 2 17 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 274 2 3 3 19 n/a n/a 0 301
2006 300 3 6 3 16 n/a n/a 0 328
2007 272 4 4 6 13 n/a n/a 0 299
2008 247 4 7 5 17 n/a n/a 0 280
2009 257 1 6 7 16 n/a n/a 0 287
2010 231 2 3 11 10 n/a n/a 0 257
2011 234 1 2 6 9 0 0 0 252
2012 234 1 4 7 9 0 2 0 257
2013 225 3 3 8 13 0 0 0 252
2014 227 4 2 8 11 0 0 0 252
2015 211 3 3 6 7 1 1 0 232
2016 210 3 2 8 7 0 2 0 232
2017 216 5 1 11 6 0 3 0 242
2018 214 2 0 12 7 1 4 0 240
2019 238 7 0 16 15 2 7 0 285
2020 239 5 3 13 11 2 7 0 280
2021 237 3 2 18 11 1 10 0 282
2022 258 2 2 18 11 0 11 0 302
2023 241 2 1 26 6 0 8 0 284
2024 220 1 0 25 3 0 13 0 262

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Custer High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 257 17.7 14.5 n/a
1990 292 24.7 11.8 n/a
1991 311 25.3 12.2 n/a
1992 311 25.3 12.2 n/a
1993 329 20.8 15.8 n/a
1994 376 21.5 17.5 n/a
1995 397 23.5 16.9 n/a
1996 397 23.5 16.9 n/a
1997 389 23.5 16.6 9.5
1998 367 24.6 14.9 9.8
1999 362 27.6 13.1 11.3
2000 352 23.0 15.3 8.2
2001 310 22.9 13.5 9.7
2002 311 21.8 14.3 16.4
2003 311 21.8 14.3 16.4
2004 310 23.7 13.1 20
2005 301 22.7 13.3 14.3
2006 328 23.3 14.1 23.8
2007 299 22.6 13.2 8.7
2008 280 21.2 13.2 17.5
2009 287 20.5 14.0 21.3
2010 257 19.7 12.9 23.7
2011 252 19.1 13.1 22.2
2012 257 15.9 16.0 24.1
2013 252 15.1 16.6 28.2
2014 252 16.4 15.3 34.5
2015 232 17.0 13.6 26.7
2016 232 16.0 14.5 38.4
2017 242 17.0 14.2 31.4
2018 240 18.1 13.2 32.5
2019 285 17.5 16.2 32.6
2020 280 20.7 13.4 28.9
2021 282 21.3 13.2 25.2
2022 302 21.3 14.1 13.2
2023 284 22.1 12.7 16.2
2024 262 20.3 12.8 16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Custer High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 257 17.7 14.5 n/a
1990 292 24.7 11.8 n/a
1991 311 25.3 12.2 n/a
1992 311 25.3 12.2 n/a
1993 329 20.8 15.8 n/a
1994 376 21.5 17.5 n/a
1995 397 23.5 16.9 n/a
1996 397 23.5 16.9 n/a
1997 389 23.5 16.6 9.5
1998 367 24.6 14.9 9.8
1999 362 27.6 13.1 11.3
2000 352 23.0 15.3 8.2
2001 310 22.9 13.5 9.7
2002 311 21.8 14.3 16.4
2003 311 21.8 14.3 16.4
2004 310 23.7 13.1 20
2005 301 22.7 13.3 14.3
2006 328 23.3 14.1 23.8
2007 299 22.6 13.2 8.7
2008 280 21.2 13.2 17.5
2009 287 20.5 14.0 21.3
2010 257 19.7 12.9 23.7
2011 252 19.1 13.1 22.2
2012 257 15.9 16.0 24.1
2013 252 15.1 16.6 28.2
2014 252 16.4 15.3 34.5
2015 232 17.0 13.6 26.7
2016 232 16.0 14.5 38.4
2017 242 17.0 14.2 31.4
2018 240 18.1 13.2 32.5
2019 285 17.5 16.2 32.6
2020 280 20.7 13.4 28.9
2021 282 21.3 13.2 25.2
2022 302 21.3 14.1 13.2
2023 284 22.1 12.7 16.2
2024 262 20.3 12.8 16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Custer High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $616 (5.4%) $10,841 (94.6%) $11,457
2021 $954 (8.3%) $10,609 (91.7%) $11,563
2022 $1,279 (10.7%) $10,710 (89.3%) $11,989
2023 $1,048 (7.8%) $12,330 (92.2%) $13,379

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Custer High School - 01

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 87th of 135 High schoolsRanks 47th of 138 High schools
 30.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Custer High School - 01)62.172.5
 10.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Custer School District 16-1)62.172.5
 10.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Custer High School - 01)30.339.1
 8.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Custer School District 16-1)30.339.1
 8.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Custer High School - 01)33.355.1
 21.7%
   11th Grade Science (Custer School District 16-1)33.355.1
 21.7%
   11th Grade Science (South Dakota)36.451.8
 15.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Custer High School - 01)61.272.2
 11%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Custer School District 16-1)53.552.2
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Custer High School - 01)29.938.9
 9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Custer School District 16-1)39.244.2
 5%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%
All Grades Science (Custer High School - 01)34.355.6
 21.2%
   All Grades Science (Custer School District 16-1)39.249.6
 10.3%
   All Grades Science (South Dakota)4042.6
 2.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students285284
 0.4%
African American72
 71.4%
American Indian156
 60%
Asian01
Hispanic1626
 62.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White238241
 1.3%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.6%16.2%
 16.4%

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Custer High School - 01 ranks 26th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Custer High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Custer Elementary - 02
Elementary : Hermosa Elementary - 04
Middle : Custer Junior High - 05

Students at Custer High School - 01 are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 262 students attended Custer High School - 01.


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