For the 2025 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 Rapid City Online High School - 92, Central High School - 41 and Jefferson Building - 64. 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 average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in 57701, SD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 57701 have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rapid City Online High School - 92, with ≥80% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rapid City Online High School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 9th St Ste 208
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School - 41
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
433 Mt Rushmore Rd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4023
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4023
Grades: 9-12
| 2,020 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Building - 44
Special Education School
851 West St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Grades: 12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wellfully - 65
Alternative School
22 Waterloo St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Grades: 1-12
| 11 students
57701, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9th Grade Academy - 72 (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1315 Quincy St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-3553
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-3553
Grades: 9-10
| 59 students
Alternative Education Center - 73 (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Career Learning Center - 71 (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
730 East Watertown
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-6718
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-6718
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rapid City High School - 45 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
601 Columbus St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Virtual School - 74 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
21 St Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 57701, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in 57701, SD include Rapid City Online High School - 92, Central High School - 41 and Jefferson Building - 64.
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).
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