Stevens High School - 42
Reported Enrollment
1,686
students
District
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
County Context Score
15/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
4215 Raider Rd, Rapid City, SD, 57702
School District
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 465982000525
- District ID
- 4659820
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,686 students
School Setting
City: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Stevens High School - 42 is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Pennington County has 41 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 27 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Stevens High School - 42 tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Rapid City Area School District 51-4, Pennington County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Stevens High School - 42. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
1,686 students
Stevens High School - 42 reports 1,686 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 8 other high schools in Pennington County with enrollment data, 7 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 126 students.
9 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 152 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
27 district schools
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 lists 15 primary, 5 middle, 5 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
15
Middle
5
High
5
Other
2
Nearby context inside Rapid City Area School District 51-4
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School Profile FAQ
Is Stevens High School - 42 a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Stevens High School - 42?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Stevens High School - 42 data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Stevens High School - 42 with nearby schools?
Stevens High School - 42 should be compared with 9 high schools in Pennington County, plus other schools in Rapid City Area School District 51-4. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Stevens High School - 42?
Before using Stevens High School - 42 in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
Part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Stevens High School - 42 is one of 27 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 12,743 students across 27 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
27
Reported Enrollment
12,743
27 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Southwest Middle School - 386–8 · MiddleListed only
- South Canyon Elementary - 15KG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- East Middle School - 306–8 · MiddleListed only
- Central High School - 419–12 · HighProfile
- Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17KG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- North Middle School - 356–8 · MiddleListed only
- South Middle School - 366–8 · MiddleListed only
- General Beadle Elementary - 01PK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Black Hawk Elementary - 03KG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08KG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Central High School - 41
Douglas High School - 03
Rapid City High School - 45
Hill City High School - 01
Wall High School - 01
Pennington County Schools
County Context Score
15/100
County-level composite across 41 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.