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#46 of 56 private schools in SD
Rapid City Christian School
High School · Rapid City, SD
A private high school in Rapid City, SD serving grades 6th – 12th.
23757 ARENA DR, Rapid City, SD 57702
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in SD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
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Where Rapid City Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,515/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,700
Median home value
$341,400
Median rent
$1,209/mo
College educated
48%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rapid City Christian School is listed in Rapid City, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Rapid City Christian School
Rapid City Christian School is a private high school in Rapid City, SD, serving approximately 357 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rapid City Christian School
What grades does Rapid City Christian School serve?
Rapid City Christian School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Rapid City Christian School?
Rapid City Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rapid City Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rapid City Christian School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rapid City Christian School rank in SD?
Rapid City Christian School ranks #46 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Rapid City Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rapid City Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rapid City Christian School a private school?
Yes, Rapid City Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Rapid City Christian School a religious school?
Rapid City Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pennington County
- Phone
- (605) 341-3377
- Area population (ZIP 57702)
- 35,771
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 57702; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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