Lincoln Building - 44

www.rcas.org

32 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The **Lincoln Building (Building 44)**, located at 851 West St in Rapid City, South Dakota, serves as a central administrative and support hub for the **Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS)** district. Unlike traditional K-12 instructional schools, this facility functions primarily as the headquarters for the district’s leadership and specialized educational services. It plays a critical role in the oversight and coordination of the district’s numerous schools, staff, and academic operations, serving as a primary point of contact for administrative inquiries and district-wide planning.

As a historic and vital part of the Rapid City community, the building represents the district's commitment to centralized organization and professional development. Residents and families often interact with the Lincoln Building for matters concerning school board meetings, district policies, human resources, or enrollment administration. By acting as the central nervous system for the Rapid City Area Schools, the facility ensures that the district maintains consistent standards and operational efficiency across its many campuses.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Building - 44
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Two or More	4
American Indian	5

White
23 (71.9 %)
American Indian
5 (15.6 %)
Two or More
4 (12.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education 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)394-1813
Website:	http://www.rcas.org
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 12 32