Best 57701 South Dakota Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,199 students in 57701, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in 57701, SD are Central High School - 41 and Rapid City Online High School - 92. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 57701 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in 57701, SD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 57701 have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School - 41, with 66% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best 57701, SD Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School - 41
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
433 Mt Rushmore Rd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4023
Gr: 9-12 | 1,998 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Rapid City Online High School - 92
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
625 9th St Ste 208
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Building - 44
Special Education School
851 West St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Gr: 12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Wellfully - 65
Alternative School
22 Waterloo St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 1-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 57701, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in 57701, SD include Central High School - 41 and Rapid City Online High School - 92.
How many public high schools are located in 57701?
5 public high schools are located in 57701.
What is the racial composition of students in 57701?
57701 public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).

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