Central High School - 41

Summary:

Central High School - 41 is a public high school located in Rapid City, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,768 students. The school is part of the Rapid City Area School District 51-4, which is ranked 99 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central High School - 41 consistently underperforms the state and district averages in academic assessments, with only 46.06% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 14.5% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school also struggles with lower graduation rates (70.4% vs. 80.4% state average) and higher dropout rates (8.7% vs. 5.1% state average). Additionally, the school's performance lags behind that of Stevens High School, another public high school in the same district, which outperforms Central High School - 41 across various metrics.

Central High School - 41 faces significant challenges in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, particularly female, male, white, and multi-racial students. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (36.99% receive free or reduced-price lunch) may contribute to these academic challenges. Furthermore, the school's performance has declined over the past decade, dropping from a 4-star rating to a 1-star rating, suggesting systemic issues that have not been adequately addressed. Addressing these concerns will require a comprehensive approach to improve the quality of education and ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities for all learners.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 433 Mt Rushmore Rd
       Rapid City, SD  57701


(605) 394-4023

District: Rapid City Area School District 51-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,702 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  2,020

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.3%
American Indian:
22.2%
Two or more races:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Compare Details Central High School - 41 ranks worse than 85.1% of high schools in South Dakota. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.57. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central High School - 41 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 Central High School - 41 has the largest high school student body size in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4. Student population at Central High School - 41 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.3%), American Indian (22.2%), two or more races (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High School - 41 is 16.9, which is the 2nd best among 3 high schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High School - 41 is $9,702, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central High School - 41:

SchoolDigger ranks Central High School - 41 120th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Central High School - 41 in the ranking list.)

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Rapid City Area School District 51-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Rapid City Area School District 51-4 99th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central High School - 41

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Rank History for all students at Central High School - 41

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 35.53 100th 133 24.8%
2004 36.88 99th 132 25.0%
2005 27.72 114th 137 16.8%
2006 25.76 112th 136 17.6%
2007 31.89 112th 141 20.6%
2008 42.09 88th 135 34.8%
2009 32.38 110th 144 23.6%
2010 48.67 95th 150 36.7%
2011 25.87 119th 141 15.6%
2012 73.12 40th 143 72.0%
2013 73.84 37th 144 74.3%
2015 56.22 60th 133 54.9%
2016 41.86 99th 141 29.8%
2017 57.78 60th 137 56.2%
2018 38.82 95th 138 31.2%
2019 47.48 74th 135 45.2%
2021 44.25 90th 140 35.7%
2022 35.35 98th 134 26.9%
2024 16.57 120th 141 14.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central High School - 41

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.48 3rd 3 0.0%
2019 52.29 3rd 7 57.1%
2021 21.79 9th 11 18.2%
2022 21.06 8th 9 11.1%
2024 18.87 11th 14 21.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central High School - 41

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.28 8th 17 52.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central High School - 41

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.69 18th 53 66.0%
2019 31.61 33rd 44 25.0%
2021 80.78 5th 37 86.5%
2022 70.57 10th 25 60.0%
2024 29.55 36th 48 25.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Central High School - 41

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.67 66th 82 19.5%
2019 38.15 55th 83 33.7%
2021 38.66 60th 89 32.6%
2022 34.86 69th 84 17.9%
2024 12.05 87th 93 6.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Central High School - 41

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.08 1st 5 80.0%
2024 33.92 3rd 3 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Central High School - 41

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.43 54th 90 40.0%
2019 54.56 38th 88 56.8%
2021 46.42 53rd 89 40.4%
2022 32.32 65th 87 25.3%
2024 23.47 85th 107 20.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central High School - 41

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.56 3rd 9 66.7%
2019 61.22 3rd 8 62.5%
2021 35.40 7th 9 22.2%
2022 32.23 7th 11 36.4%
2024 52.98 8th 17 52.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Central High School - 41

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.92 8th 19 57.9%
2019 34.66 13th 18 27.8%
2021 46.06 8th 17 52.9%
2022 82.37 3rd 11 72.7%
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Rank History for White students at Central High School - 41

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.47 88th 123 28.5%
2019 49.28 63rd 123 48.8%
2021 48.05 72nd 129 44.2%
2022 36.67 86th 123 30.1%
2024 12.73 112th 125 10.4%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Central High School - 41

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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 1681 1681
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1605 1605
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1639 1639
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1639 1639
1993 1261 26 17 23 136 n/a n/a 0 1463
1994 1837 48 31 41 332 n/a n/a 0 2289
1995 1656 42 17 27 227 n/a n/a 0 1969
1996 1656 42 17 27 227 n/a n/a 0 1969
1997 1620 45 19 25 230 n/a n/a 0 1939
1998 1615 39 26 21 239 n/a n/a 0 1940
1999 1713 37 27 36 267 n/a n/a 0 2080
2000 1771 37 30 42 319 n/a n/a 0 2199
2001 1744 36 37 44 337 n/a n/a 0 2198
2002 1809 40 35 53 409 n/a n/a 0 2346
2003 1809 40 35 53 409 n/a n/a 0 2346
2004 1792 34 34 43 373 n/a n/a 0 2276
2005 1770 39 38 38 377 n/a n/a 0 2262
2006 1774 30 33 42 348 n/a n/a 0 2227
2007 1759 36 36 48 360 n/a n/a 0 2239
2008 1681 46 34 50 428 n/a n/a 0 2239
2009 1646 38 35 57 461 n/a n/a 0 2237
2010 1667 43 36 68 524 n/a n/a 0 2338
2011 1379 33 25 72 378 2 13 0 1902
2012 1411 39 23 77 434 0 24 0 2008
2013 1375 34 22 83 394 0 41 0 1949
2014 1287 34 20 66 358 2 46 0 1813
2015 1286 31 29 88 396 0 63 0 1893
2016 1234 33 27 93 347 0 75 0 1809
2017 1274 37 20 83 371 0 86 0 1871
2018 1222 33 19 104 386 0 89 0 1853
2019 1188 33 26 120 366 1 153 0 1887
2020 1196 24 16 147 387 1 182 0 1953
2021 1123 25 19 140 389 0 201 0 1897
2022 1052 16 15 167 361 2 231 0 1844
2023 958 16 18 187 336 0 253 0 1768
2024 1036 19 32 217 448 1 267 0 2020

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

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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 Central High School - 41

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1681 76.5 21.9 n/a
1990 1605 74.5 21.5 n/a
1991 1639 76.7 21.3 n/a
1992 1639 76.7 21.3 n/a
1993 1463 82.2 17.8 n/a
1994 2289 114.8 19.9 n/a
1995 1969 108.7 18.1 n/a
1996 1969 108.7 18.1 n/a
1997 1939 109.7 17.7 14.2
1998 1940 108.4 17.9 19
1999 2080 89.4 23.3 16.3
2000 2199 107.2 20.5 16.4
2001 2198 95.3 23.1 15.8
2002 2346 92.8 25.3 20.6
2003 2346 92.8 25.3 20.6
2004 2276 96.4 23.6 22.2
2005 2262 92.5 24.5 22.9
2006 2227 97.7 22.8 22
2007 2239 97.9 22.9 23.9
2008 2239 101.9 22.0 20.8
2009 2237 99.5 22.5 29.5
2010 2338 97.4 24.0 29.5
2011 1902 103.5 18.3 30.7
2012 2008 107.0 18.7 37
2013 1949 108.6 17.9 41.3
2014 1813 112.4 16.1 47
2015 1893 114.0 16.6 39.9
2016 1809 105.0 17.2 47.7
2017 1871 107.0 17.4 31.4
2018 1853 103.4 17.9 33.2
2019 1887 105.3 17.9 25
2020 1953 102.8 18.9 15.6
2021 1897 106.5 17.8 100
2022 1844 107.4 17.1 99.9
2023 1768 100.2 17.6 37
2024 2020 119.3 16.9 31.6

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 Central High School - 41

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1681 76.5 21.9 n/a
1990 1605 74.5 21.5 n/a
1991 1639 76.7 21.3 n/a
1992 1639 76.7 21.3 n/a
1993 1463 82.2 17.8 n/a
1994 2289 114.8 19.9 n/a
1995 1969 108.7 18.1 n/a
1996 1969 108.7 18.1 n/a
1997 1939 109.7 17.7 14.2
1998 1940 108.4 17.9 19
1999 2080 89.4 23.3 16.3
2000 2199 107.2 20.5 16.4
2001 2198 95.3 23.1 15.8
2002 2346 92.8 25.3 20.6
2003 2346 92.8 25.3 20.6
2004 2276 96.4 23.6 22.2
2005 2262 92.5 24.5 22.9
2006 2227 97.7 22.8 22
2007 2239 97.9 22.9 23.9
2008 2239 101.9 22.0 20.8
2009 2237 99.5 22.5 29.5
2010 2338 97.4 24.0 29.5
2011 1902 103.5 18.3 30.7
2012 2008 107.0 18.7 37
2013 1949 108.6 17.9 41.3
2014 1813 112.4 16.1 47
2015 1893 114.0 16.6 39.9
2016 1809 105.0 17.2 47.7
2017 1871 107.0 17.4 31.4
2018 1853 103.4 17.9 33.2
2019 1887 105.3 17.9 25
2020 1953 102.8 18.9 15.6
2021 1897 106.5 17.8 100
2022 1844 107.4 17.1 99.9
2023 1768 100.2 17.6 37
2024 2020 119.3 16.9 31.6

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 Central High School - 41

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $766 (8.3%) $8,518 (91.8%) $9,283
2021 $1,346 (12.8%) $9,161 (87.2%) $10,507
2022 $893 (8.8%) $9,208 (91.2%) $10,102
2023 $794 (8.2%) $8,907 (91.8%) $9,702

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High School - 41

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 74th of 135 High schoolsRanks 98th of 134 High schools
 18.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Central High School - 41)60.556.2
 4.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)69.565
 4.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.463.1
 1.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Central High School - 41)4126.5
 14.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)46.833.1
 13.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.5%
12th Grade English Language Arts (Central High School - 41)16.736
 19.3%
   12th Grade English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)36.536.7
 0.2%
   12th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)36.520.3
 16.2%
12th Grade Mathematics (Central High School - 41)8.314.3
 6%
   12th Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)19.215.7
 3.5%
   12th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)137
 6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central High School - 41)5958.3
 0.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)49.744.9
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Central High School - 41)39.923.4
 16.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)41.736.1
 5.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%
All Grades Science (Central High School - 41)33.337.2
 3.9%
   All Grades Science (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)36.538
 1.5%
   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 Students18871768
 6.3%
African American3316
 51.5%
American Indian366336
 8.2%
Asian2618
 30.8%
Hispanic120187
 55.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1188958
 19.4%
Two or More Races153253
 65.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25%37%
 12%


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Central High School - 41 ranks in the bottom 14.9% of South Dakota high schools.

Students at Central High School - 41 are 51% White, 22% American Indian, 13% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,020 students attended Central High School - 41.


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