Stevens High School - 42

Serving 1,726 students in grades 9-12, Stevens High School - 42 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 46% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

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School Overview

Stevens High School - 42's student population of 1,726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years. Grades Offered Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction) Total Students 1,726 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 87 teachers

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School Rankings

Stevens High School - 42 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

This School State Level (SD) Overall Testing Rank #162 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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American Indian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

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Diversity Score

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Graduation Rate

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Eligible for Free Lunch

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stevens High School - 42's ranking?

Stevens High School - 42 is ranked #162 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.

What schools are Stevens High School - 42 often compared to? What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).

What is the graduation rate of Stevens High School - 42?

The graduation rate of Stevens High School - 42 is 86%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.

How many students attend Stevens High School - 42? 1,726 students attend Stevens High School - 42. What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Stevens High School - 42 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Stevens High School - 42?

Stevens High School - 42 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.

What grades does Stevens High School - 42 offer ? Stevens High School - 42 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction). What school district is Stevens High School - 42 part of?

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school to Stevens High School - 42 is Lincoln Building - 44 (2.6 miles away) The nearest middle school is West Middle School - 37 (0.8 miles away) The nearest elementary school is Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 (0.8 miles away) School
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(605) 394-1817 Add to Compare Grades: K | 14 students 0.8 miles 1500 Evergreen Dr
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(605) 394-1817 (Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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(605) 394-1801 (Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
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(605) 394-4033 (Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
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