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Central High School - 41 — School Calendar 2026-27
High|Rapid City, South Dakota|Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Rapid City, SD 57701
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Upcoming Events
Aug
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Tue
High Schools Open HouseEvent
Aug
18
Tue
Board of Education Meeting Event
https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes
Aug
18
Tue
Student ID, Laptop and Schedule Pickup Freshman and SeniorsEvent
See mailing for details.
Aug
18
Tue
High Schools Open HouseEvent
Aug
18
Tue
Board of Education Meeting Event
https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes
Aug
19
Wed
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Graduation Rate
71%
Chronic Absenteeism
28.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
4 courses offered
95 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
211 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
417 test takers
Athletics
1 sports, 25 teams
686 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22.9:1
Worse than average in SDTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
2,490
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
87.17
99% fully certified
Counselors
5
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
Security Staff
5.4299998
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,380
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$5,690
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,241
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 23%State 25%Local 52%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$364,977
+2.3% 1yr+41.8% 5yr
Rapid City, SD metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.6%
Below 150% poverty line
3.4%
Unemployment rate
11.2%
Uninsured residents
6.0%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
2,019
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,844
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
91%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
658 (36%)
Autism
273 (15%)
Speech/Language Impairment
267 (14%)
Other Health Impairment
232 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
136 (7%)
Intellectual Disability
126 (7%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,998
Current enrollment
Stable(+2% 5yr)Coming Up
Tue, Aug 18, 2026
High Schools Open House
EventTue, Aug 18, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
EventTue, Aug 18, 2026
Student ID, Laptop and Schedule Pickup Freshman and Seniors
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Assembly Schedule |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | No School-President's Day |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Early Release |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | No School-President's Day |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Early Release |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day (No School) |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School-Labor Day |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School-Labor Day |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day (No School) |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Bond Referendum Information Session (Virtual) https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/97672068449 |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Assembly Schedule |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Bond Referendum Information Session Join Rapid City Area Schools for an in-person Bond Referendum Information Session. District leaders will share details about the proposed bond, including the projects included, estimated tax impact, and how the plan would address facility, safety, and space needs across the district. Community members are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and learn more about the proposal before the November 3 electionSeptember 22, 2026 8:00-9:00 AM Rapid City Education Center Coffee and breakfast treats a |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Bond Referendum Information Session |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Bond Referendum Information Session |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Early Release |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Early Release |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Freshman IMPACT Caught in the Moment Freshman IMPACT: Caught in the Moment |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Freshman IMPACT Caught in the Moment Freshman IMPACT: Caught in the Moment |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Native American Day (No School) |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School-Native American Day |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Native American Day (No School) |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School-Native American Day |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Bond Referendum Information Session (Virtual) https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/98488986056 |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | No School for Elementary Students Elementary Conferences |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | No School for Elementary Students Elementary Conferences |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Picture Make Up Day |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Picture Make Up Day |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Bond Referendum Information Session Join Rapid City Area Schools for an in-person Bond Referendum Information Session. District leaders will share details about the proposed bond, including the projects included, estimated tax impact, and how the plan would address facility, safety, and space needs across the district. Community members are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and learn more about the proposal before the November 3 electionSeptember 22, 2026 8:00-9:00 AM Rapid City Education Center Coffee and breakfast treats a |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Bond Referendum Information Session Located in the Theatre. Please use the theatre entrance to enter the session. |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Bond Referendum Information Session Located in the Theatre. Please use the theatre entrance to enter the session. |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No School For Students |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No School-Election Day/Staff Professional Development Day No school due to some schools being used as polling places. |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No School-Election Day/Staff Professional Development Day No school due to some schools being used as polling places. |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No School For Students |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conference |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conference |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | Early Release |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | No School-Fall Recess |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Fall Recess (No School) |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | No School-Fall Recess |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Fall Recess (No School) |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Early Release |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Early Release |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Early Release Day |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Semester Finals |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Semester Finals |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Winter Break (No School) |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | No School-Winter Recess |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Winter Break (No School) |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | No School-Winter Recess |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Assembly Schedule |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Assembly Schedule |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School-Martin Luther King Day |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School-Martin Luther King Day |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | MLK Day (No School) |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | No School For Students |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | No School-Staff Professional Development |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | No School-Staff Professional Development |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | No School For Students |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | Assembly Schedule |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Early Release |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Early Release |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day (No School) |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School-President's Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day (No School) |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | No School For Students |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | No School-Staff Professional Development |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | No School For Students |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | No School-Staff Professional Development |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | No School-Elementary Students No school for elementary-level students for conferences. |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | No School-Elementary Students No school for elementary-level students for conferences. |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | Early Release |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | Early Release Day |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | PreACT and ACT Testing Day |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | Teacher/Parent Conference |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | Teacher/Parent Conference |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | No School-Spring Break |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | No School-Spring Break |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Early Release |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Early Release |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Assembly Schedule |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Assembly Schedule |
| Sat, Apr 17, 2027 | Prom |
| Sat, Apr 17, 2027 | Prom |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | No School (Potential Snow Day Make Up) If days need to be made up due to weather days, communication will go out before April 1, 2027. |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | No School (Possible Snow Make Up) |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | No School (Potential Snow Day Make Up) If days need to be made up due to weather days, communication will go out before April 1, 2027. |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | No School (Possible Snow Make Up) |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | No School (Possible Snow Make Up) |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | No School (Potential Snow Day Make Up) If days need to be made up due to weather days, communication will go out before April 1, 2027. |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | No School (Potential Snow Day Make Up) If days need to be made up due to weather days, communication will go out before April 1, 2027. |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Early Release |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Early Release |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting-Study Session https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Assembly Schedule |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Assembly Schedule |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | Last Day Of School For Seniors |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | Graduation For Seniors |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | Central High School Graduation |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | Stevens High School Graduation |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | Central High School Graduation |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | Stevens High School Graduation |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | Graduation For Seniors |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | Semester Finals |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | Semester Finals |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Last Day Of School For 9-11 |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School |
| Tue, Jun 8, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutesIncludes Canvas of votes for the Board of Education Election. |
| Tue, Jun 8, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutesIncludes Canvas of votes for the Board of Education Election. |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting https://www.rcas.org/page/board-of-education-26-27-agenda-briefs-and-minutes |
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Central High School - 41 has a total enrollment of 2,020 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Rapid City, SD.
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