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Douglas High School - 03 vs. Central High School - 41

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School Overview

School
Douglas High School - 03
420 Patriot Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Central High School - 41
433 Mt Rushmore Rd
Rapid City, SD 57701
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 752 students in grades 9-12, Douglas High School - 03 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 2,020 students in grades 9-12, Central High School - 41 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
752 students
2,020 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Douglas High School - 03 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central High School - 41 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Douglas High School - 03.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School - 41.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
119 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Douglas High School - 03 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central High School - 41 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School - 03 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Douglas School District 51-1 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central High School - 41 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#243 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
#385 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Douglas High School - 03, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central High School - 41, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
24%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas High School - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Douglas School District 51-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School - 41 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas High School - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Douglas School District 51-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School - 41 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas High School - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Douglas School District 51-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School - 41 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 30% in SD)
66%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Douglas High School - 03 with the average graduation rate observed in the Douglas School District 51-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School - 41 with the average graduation rate observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Douglas High School - 03 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central High School - 41 by grade.
Grade 9 Students
253
749
Grade 10 Students
185
525
Grade 11 Students
174
382
Grade 12 Students
140
364

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
7%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Douglas High School - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Douglas School District 51-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central High School - 41, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Douglas High School - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Douglas School District 51-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central High School - 41, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Douglas High School - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Douglas School District 51-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central High School - 41, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Douglas High School - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Douglas School District 51-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central High School - 41, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
72%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Douglas High School - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Douglas School District 51-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central High School - 41, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Douglas High School - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Douglas School District 51-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central High School - 41, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Douglas High School - 03, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Douglas School District 51-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School - 41, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Douglas High School - 03, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Douglas School District 51-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central High School - 41, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Douglas High School - 03, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Douglas School District 51-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central High School - 41, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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