At a glance
Reported students
1,771
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
90.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 180 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424.5
Stevens High School - 42: 1,771 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,752
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.3:1
What the reported data says about Stevens High School - 42
Stevens High School - 42 is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Rapid City. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Rapid City Area School District 51-4. NCES reports 1,771 students for 2024–25.
Among 180 high schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 93.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, above the South Dakota median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.2%) and multiracial (7.8%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Stevens High School - 42
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 90.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.2%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central High School - 41
High · Grades 09–12
1,998 reported students
Lincoln Building - 44
High · Grades 12–12
23 reported students
South Middle School - 36
Middle · Grades 06–08
618 reported students
Southwest Middle School - 38
Middle · Grades 06–08
614 reported students
East Middle School - 30
Middle · Grades 06–08
613 reported students
Valley View Elementary - 13
Elementary · Grades KG–05
605 reported students
Public schools near Stevens High School - 42
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Middle School - 37 Middle · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | 06–08 | 591 | 0.7 mi |
| South Canyon Elementary - 15 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | KG–05 | 274 | 0.7 mi |
| Pinedale Elementary - 11 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | KG–05 | 377 | 0.9 mi |
| Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | KG–05 | 478 | 1.2 mi |
| Lincoln Building - 44 High · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | 12–12 | 23 | 2.4 mi |
| Central High School - 41 High · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | 09–12 | 1,998 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Stevens High School - 42
What grades does Stevens High School - 42 serve?
Stevens High School - 42 reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
How many students attend Stevens High School - 42?
Stevens High School - 42 reported 1,771 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 180 South Dakota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,752 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Stevens High School - 42?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 1,771 students and 90.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Stevens High School - 42 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Stevens High School - 42 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Rapid City Area School District 51-4 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Stevens High School - 42 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Stevens High School - 42 in?
Stevens High School - 42 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4, based in Rapid City, SD, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Stevens High School - 42?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Middle School - 37 (0.7 mi), South Canyon Elementary - 15 (0.7 mi), Pinedale Elementary - 11 (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.