CUSTER HIGH SCHOOL - 01

Custer High School - 01 is a Title I public high school that is part of the Custer School District 16-1 school district, located in Custer, SD with about 240 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Custer High School - 01 has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Custer High School, located at 1645 Wildcat Ln in Custer, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Custer School District. Nestled in the heart of the Black Hills, the school reflects the values of its surrounding community, emphasizing academic growth, student involvement, and local pride. As the home of the Wildcats, the school fosters a supportive environment that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous coursework and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Custer High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the region, leveraging its unique geographical location to provide students with diverse learning experiences. The school maintains a commitment to character development and community participation, encouraging students to excel not only in the classroom but also in athletics and fine arts. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, visitors can explore their official website at http://www.csd.k12.sd.us.

For more information, contact Custer High School - 01 at (605) 673-4473 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
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CUSTER HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is a public Title I school in Custer, SD with about 240 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
240
Teachers:
18.11
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 240 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CUSTER HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.2%
Hispanic/Latino
5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.9%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black or African American
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.