Serving 67 students in grades 9-12, Rapid City Online High School - 92 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rapid City Online High School - 92 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rapid City Online High School - 92's student population of 67 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Rapid City Online High School - 92 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rapid City Online High School - 92 is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
American Indian
12%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
61%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rapid City Online High School - 92's ranking?
Rapid City Online High School - 92 is ranked #438 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rapid City Online High School - 92?
The graduation rate of Rapid City Online High School - 92 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rapid City Online High School - 92?
67 students attend Rapid City Online High School - 92.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Rapid City Online High School - 92 students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rapid City Online High School - 92?
Rapid City Online High School - 92 has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rapid City Online High School - 92 offer ?
Rapid City Online High School - 92 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rapid City Online High School - 92 part of?
Rapid City Online High School - 92 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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