Central High School - 41

www.rcas.org

1,998 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.

1,998

Total Students

117.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School - 41
Demographic	Student Count
White	962
Hispanic	239
Black	32
Asian	26
Two or More	271
American Indian	466
Pacific Islander	2

White
962 (48.1%)
American Indian
466 (23.3%)
Two or More
271 (13.6%)
Hispanic
239 (12.0%)
Black
32 (1.6%)
Asian
26 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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:	1,998
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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 9 728

Grade 10 530

Grade 11 345

Grade 12 395