Best Public High Schools in 57701 (Rapid City, SD) (2025-26)

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Best 57701 South Dakota Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,162 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 score of 24% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and 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 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 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best 57701, SD Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Central High School - 41

(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
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433 Mt Rushmore Rd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4023

Gr: 9-12 | 2,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #22.

Rapid City Online High School - 92

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
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625 9th St Ste 208
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048

Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: n/an/a

Jefferson Building - 64

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21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813

Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: n/an/a

Lincoln Building - 44

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851 West St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813

Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: n/an/a

Wellfully - 65

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22 Waterloo St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048

Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

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School

Location

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9th Grade Academy - 72 (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

1315 Quincy St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-3553

Gr: 9-10 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Alternative Education Center - 73 (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048

Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Career Learning Center - 71 (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

730 East Watertown
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-6718

Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rapid City High School - 45 (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

601 Columbus St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048

Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Virtual School - 74 (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

21 St Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048

Gr: 6-12 | 1 student

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 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).