Custer High School - 01

Custer School District 16-1
1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
284 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
284
Total Students
22.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    241 (84.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (9.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.8 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Custer School District 16-1
Phone: (605)673-4473
Website: http://www.csd.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 50
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 57
Grade 10 74
Grade 11 77
Grade 12 76
Gender Ratio