Central High School - 41

www.rcas.org

1,768 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located in the heart of Rapid City, South Dakota, serves as a cornerstone of the Rapid City Area Schools district. As one of the city's primary public high schools, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that balances rigorous core subjects with a variety of elective offerings, ranging from fine arts and technology to advanced placement courses.

Beyond the classroom, Central High School maintains a robust tradition of extracurricular engagement, providing students with numerous opportunities to get involved in athletics, student government, and various academic clubs. By encouraging participation in these activities, the school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who possess strong leadership skills and a sense of community responsibility. For more detailed information regarding their programs, staff directory, or upcoming school events, you can visit their official website at http://www.rcas.org.

1,768

Total Students

100.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School - 41
Demographic	Student Count
White	958
Hispanic	187
Black	16
Asian	18
Two or More	253
American Indian	336

White
958 (54.2 %)
American Indian
336 (19.0 %)
Two or More
253 (14.3 %)
Hispanic
187 (10.6 %)
Asian
18 (1.0 %)
Black
16 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Phone:	(605)394-4023
Website:	http://www.rcas.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	768
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	128

* 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 9 686

Grade 10 463

Grade 11 322

Grade 12 297