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Custer High School - 01 vs. Hot Springs High School - 01

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School Overview

School
Custer High School - 01
1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Hot Springs High School - 01
110 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Custer High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 262 students in grades 9-12, Custer High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, Hot Springs High School - 01 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
262 students
228 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Custer High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hot Springs High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Custer High School - 01.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hot Springs High School - 01.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Custer High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hot Springs High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Custer High School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Custer School District 16-1 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 Hot Springs High School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 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

#162 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
#356 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Custer High School - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hot Springs High School - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Custer High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Custer School District 16-1 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 Hot Springs High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Custer High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Custer School District 16-1 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 Hot Springs High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Custer High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Custer School District 16-1 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 Hot Springs High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 5% in SD)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Custer High School - 01 with the average graduation rate observed in the Custer School District 16-1 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 Hot Springs High School - 01 with the average graduation rate observed in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 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 Custer High School - 01 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hot Springs High School - 01 by grade.
Grade 9 Students
79
53
Grade 10 Students
54
68
Grade 11 Students
69
51
Grade 12 Students
60
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Custer High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Custer School District 16-1 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 Hot Springs High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Custer High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Custer School District 16-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hot Springs High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Custer High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Custer School District 16-1 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 Hot Springs High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Custer High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Custer School District 16-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hot Springs High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
84%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Custer High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Custer School District 16-1 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 Hot Springs High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 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
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Custer High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Custer School District 16-1 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 Hot Springs High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.28
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Custer High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Custer School District 16-1 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 Hot Springs High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 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
11%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Custer High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Custer School District 16-1 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 Hot Springs High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 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
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Custer High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Custer School District 16-1 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 Hot Springs High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 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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