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Hill City High School - 01 vs. Custer High School - 01

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School Overview

School
Hill City High School - 01
488 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Custer High School - 01
1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

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%)
Overview
Serving 154 students in grades 9-12, Hill City High School - 01 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 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
154 students
262 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hill City 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 Custer High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hill City High School - 01.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Custer High School - 01.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hill City 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 Custer High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hill City High School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 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.

Test Scores

#238 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
#162 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hill City 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 Custer High School - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hill City High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 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.
60-79%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hill City High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 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.
60-79%
(Top 1% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hill City High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 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.
≥90%
(Top 10% in SD)
90-94%
(Top 5% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hill City High School - 01 with the average graduation rate observed in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hill City High School - 01 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Custer High School - 01 by grade.
Grade 9 Students
41
79
Grade 10 Students
37
54
Grade 11 Students
38
69
Grade 12 Students
38
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hill City High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 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.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hill City High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 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.
% Hispanic
18%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hill City High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 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.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hill City High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 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.
% White
72%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hill City High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hill City High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 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.
0.45
0.28
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hill City High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hill City High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hill City High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hill City School District 51-2 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 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.
 
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