STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL - 42
Stevens High School - 42 is a public high school that is part of the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 school district, located in Rapid City, SD with about 1,626 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 78 teachers, Stevens High School - 42 has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Stevens High School, located at 4215 Raider Rd in Rapid City, South Dakota, serves as one of the primary secondary education institutions within the Rapid City Area School District. As a large public high school, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its "Raider" mascot and a long-standing tradition of athletic and academic competition within the state.
Beyond the classroom, Stevens High School emphasizes student involvement through an array of clubs, fine arts programs, and competitive sports teams, which contribute to a vibrant and active school culture. The school acts as a central hub for the local community, fostering an environment that aims to balance rigorous academic standards with personal development. For those seeking detailed information on registration, school calendars, or specific administrative policies, the district's official website at [www.rcas.org](http://www.rcas.org) serves as the primary resource for current students and families.
For more information, contact Stevens High School - 42 at (605) 394-4051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4051
http://www.rcas.org
STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL - 42 is a public school in Rapid City, SD with about 1,626 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rapid City Area School District 51-4
- Total Students:
- 1,626
- Teachers:
- 78.38
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,626 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL - 42 is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.