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Central High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
433 N Mount Rushmore Rd,
Rapid City, SD
Rapid City Area School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
66%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
C+
C-
C-
C
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.45
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Reading Proficiency
44%
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Math Proficiency
22%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
118
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Full Time Teachers
118
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Teachers in First or Second Year
17.8%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
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Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
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Number of AP Courses
4
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AP Pass Rate
73.8%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
50.1%
State Average
29.3%
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Science
37.9%
State Average
21.3%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
384:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.6%
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Female
48.4%
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White
48.1%
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Native American
23.3%
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Two or more races
13.6%
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Hispanic
12%
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Black
1.6%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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.
South Dakota State University
209 Students
University of South Dakota
203 Students
Black Hills State University
177 Students
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
108 Students
Colorado State University
92 Students
Augustana University
75 Students
University of Wyoming
73 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
64 Students
North Dakota State University
49 Students
Western Dakota Technical College
46 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
72 Students
Psychology
48 Students
Biology
48 Students
Business
46 Students
Chemistry
30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
28 Students
Education
23 Students
Elementary Education
23 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
22 Students
Mechanical Engineering
20 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/9/2025
I've loved Central. I haven't had any bad experiences within Central. I have loved being in the music department since I started high school. Same with the sports; I have had great experiences with every coach I have had while at Central.
7/7/2024
Central highschool is not a diverse school but they try their best to make the race they have available feel among. They are really good at sports and music as far as I know about music I can't compare central highschool with other high schools I've seen because we seem to always stand out all the time
4/28/2024
Overall I truly enjoyed my 4 year high school experience at Central High School. I wish they prepared us more for college, but I loved playing softball, cheering, and dancing at this school. And all sports events were the highlight of my years.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/5/2025
As a student at Central, I find it to be like any other school I've been to; most students here have their own groups of people, but of course, people are going to have their own friends, but that doesn't mean that they'll be mean if you try to sit with them or hang out. I have seen bullying here. S...
12/12/2024
There is something for anyone and everyone at Central. One of the few high schools that aren’t clicky. You can just be you.
1/30/2024
Central is the best high school in Rapid City due to its diversity, teachers, and opportunities of all kinds.
1/30/2024
I have loved every second of being a Cobbler. Central is filled with exceptional students and staff!
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$141K - $669K
Homes For Sale
49
Average Home Value
$307,734
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
54%
Average Household Income
$63,479
% of College Grads
21.8%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,718 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
70.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,030 - $1,475 per month
- Creekside Heights Apartments, LLC
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 458+ Sq Ft
- 3276 Jim St
- Rapid City, SD
$1,225 - $1,395 per month
- 10Bedrock Apartments
- Studio - 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 606+ Sq Ft
- 545 Northern Lights Blvd
- Box Elder, SD
$1,000 - $2,500 per month
- Tallgrass Apartments
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 528+ Sq Ft
- 2126 E Philadelphia St
- Rapid City, SD
$886 - $1,542 per month
- LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 650+ Sq Ft
- 761 E Anamosa St
- Rapid City, SD
$1,140 - $1,764 per month
- Camden Heights
- 1 - 4 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 650+ Sq Ft
- 1440 Camden Dr
- Rapid City, SD
$1,015 - $1,915 per month
- Shepherd Hills Commons
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 465+ Sq Ft
- 2109 E Anamosa St
- Rapid City, SD
$1,100 - $1,650 per month
- The Elements, LLC
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 431+ Sq Ft
- 100 Saint Joseph St
- Rapid City, SD
$1,400 - $1,719 per month
- The Pines at Rapid
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 719+ Sq Ft
- 4924 Shelby Ave
- Rapid City, SD
$1,240 - $1,799 per month
- Gateway Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 749+ Sq Ft
- 2915 Marlin Dr
- Rapid City, SD
$730 - $1,060 per month
- The Place at Hainesway
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 300+ Sq Ft
- 1314 Atlas St
- Rapid City, SD
$982 - $2,219 per month
- Sedona Flats
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 540+ Sq Ft
- 5053 Shelby Ave
- Rapid City, SD
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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rapid City, SD and is served by the Rapid City Area School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,998 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 66%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $307,734. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln Building - 44, Rapid City High School - 45, Jefferson Academy, and more. Learn more about what Rapid City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.