Below Average
#469 of 574 schools in SD
Central High School - 41
High School · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 · Rapid City, SD
A Rapid City Area School District 51-4 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
433 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 71.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central High School - 41 score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central High School - 41 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,515/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rapid City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,733
Median home value
$229,900
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City Online High School - 92Enrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Building - 44Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 0.8 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Building - 64Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Wellfully - 65Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #13 of 24
- District spending per student
- $10,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central High School - 41 is listed in Rapid City Area School District 51-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central High School - 41
Central High School - 41 is a public high school in Rapid City, SD, part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4, serving approximately 2,020 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central High School - 41
What grades does Central High School - 41 serve?
Central High School - 41 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central High School - 41?
Central High School - 41 has an enrollment of approximately 2,020 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School - 41?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School - 41 is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central High School - 41 rank in SD?
Central High School - 41 ranks #469 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Central High School - 41's MySchoolScout rating?
Central High School - 41 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central High School - 41?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central High School - 41 has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central High School - 41 a charter school?
No, Central High School - 41 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central High School - 41 a Title I school?
No, Central High School - 41 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central High School - 41?
31.6% of students at Central High School - 41 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 119
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pennington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.2%
- Phone
- (605) 394-4023
- 4-Year Graduation
- 71.0%
- Area population (ZIP 57701)
- 45,221
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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