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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
289:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
84.9%
Hispanic
9.2%
Two or more races
2.8%
Native American
2.1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Black Hills State University55 Students
South Dakota State University48 Students
University of South Dakota45 Students
University of Wyoming39 Students
Augustana University30 Students
Chadron State College26 Students
Colorado State University22 Students
University of Sioux Falls20 Students
Western Dakota Technical College18 Students
Northern State University15 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing18 Students
Biology17 Students
Business13 Students
Psychology11 Students
Criminology10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration7 Students
Political Science and Government6 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science6 Students
Sport and Fitness Management6 Students
Graphic Design6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.520 Reviews
4.0Senior
12/17/2020
Custer High School does not have as many academic opportunities as most people would like. Most classes are fairly easy to pass and slow pace. Most classes, unless they are advanced placement or honors, move slow enough so that everyone can move together. Those who excel at the subject do not often get to move ahead.
5.0Alum
10/16/2019
I graduated from Custer High School. My experience was great the teachers are willing to work with students on a one on one bases. The teachers also do not make you feel dumb or stupid if you need help. My science teacher was one of the best teachers I had not only was he a science teacher but he was a coach as well. I learned a lot from the man. Homecoming week in Custer was interesting as well. This is the time for the students, faculty, and parents to get involved. The joy that comes out of it lasts a life time. Custer is a great place to get a amazing education is a small community. Everyone is willing to help as long as the student takes the time and put the effort in.
3.0Senior
9/20/2019
At Custer High, there are some very great teachers. I love most of the staff, however, some could definitely change. I am very impressed with our choir teacher. Depending on the sport, we have very good teams.
Administration is horrible. They do not deal with troublesome teachers who have numerous complaints in their files and do not seem to be cohesive with their community or with their school board. Students are accepting for the most part.
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Custer High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Custer, SD and is served by the Custer School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 262 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Custer High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Custer Jr. High School, Custer Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Custer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Custer High School.
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