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Stevens High School

#5 in Best Public High Schools in South Dakota
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 218 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Diversity
    B-
  3. Teachers
    B-
  4. College Prep
    A-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B
  6. Health & Safety
    B
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    A-
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B-
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Stevens High School is a highly rated, public school located in Rapid City, SD. It has 1,600 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 57% of students are at least proficient in math and 83% in reading.
Address
4215 Raider Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
Telephone
(605) 394-4051
Website
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Stevens High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
83%
Percent Proficient - Math
57%
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Average SAT
1280
43 responses
Average ACT
26
248 responses
AP Enrollment
13%
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Living in the Area
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B+
  2. Good for Families
    B
  3. Housing
    B-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$48,895
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$784
National
$949
Median Home Value
$170,700
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
84%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.19 responses
Poll
74%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.19 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 55 responses
Report
  • Variety shows
    16%
  • Sporting events
    15%
  • Concerts
    13%
  • Participating in sports
    11%
  • Musicals
    9%
  • Pep assemblies
    9%
  • The homecoming coronation
    9%

Students

Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,600
Free or Reduced Lunch
13%
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.24 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.24 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.24 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$46,856
Teachers in First/Second Year
17.3%
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.33 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.33 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.33 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$8,681/ year
National
$12,239
76%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.33 responses
33%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.33 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.33 responses
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Stevens High School Reviews

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I believe that the atmosphere and the people around Stevens High School are amazing. The administration is extremely friendly and majority of the teachers genuinely care about you and your life. Stevens offers a variety of classes to help you get ahead for college and become more advanced. The extra curricular activities are always so much fun, and everyone there always shows a lot of school spirit. It has been a very fun environment to spend my last 4 years in!
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The staff are all wonderful people, and the teachers are excellent. The principal is nice and interacts with the students. The only thing I would say they should improve on is expanding their school and getting a fine arts wing. The security guards are awesome and helpful. Just an overall positive and happy atmosphere, I love it!
Stevens High School is a place where everywhere you turn you will find addiction. Drugs are a huge problem here and as a person who doesn't partake in these activities, I hate it. I do not think the staff has enough experience to recognize the telltale signs of someone who is drunk or high. I do love the teachers we have here. I think everywhere you go you can find a teacher who is there to help you. Our fine arts (Drama) teacher is phenomenal! He gets everyone excited about the possibilities of the fine art careers. The sports program is great, except if you're involved in softball. Being apart of a non sanctioned sports sucks. We have to shell out our own money for things other sports don't have to. We win more championships than most the sports that are sanctioned.