What grades does Custer High School - 01 serve?

As a High school, Custer High School - 01 serves students in Custer, SD. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Custer High School - 01 located?

You can find Custer High School - 01 in Custer, SD.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Custer High School - 01?

At Custer High School - 01, there are approximately 13.1 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Custer, SD?

Custer High School - 01 is among the schools serving Custer, SD. The school is part of the local school system.

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Custer High School - 01 — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Custer, South Dakota|Custer School District 16-1

Custer, SD 57730

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Fri

Teacher InserviceStaff DayDistrict-wide

Review the inservice agenda for professional development topics and schedule.

Nov

Sat

Teacher InserviceStaff DayDistrict-wide

Review the inservice agenda for professional development topics and schedule.

Nov

Wed

HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Thu

HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Fri

Teacher InserviceStaff DayDistrict-wide

Review the inservice agenda for professional development topics and schedule.

Dec

Sat

Teacher InserviceStaff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

262

Student:Teacher

13.1:1

Locale

Rural

District

Custer School District 16-1

Econ. Disadvantaged

16.0%

Phone

(605)673-4473

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

80-84%

Chronic Absenteeism

12.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

3 courses offered

25 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

31 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

74 test takers

Athletics

12 sports, 12 teams

220 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.9:1

Near average in SD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

300

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

92% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,663

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,005

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,361

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 2%Local 83%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.1%

Below 150% poverty line

2.9%

Unemployment rate

10.7%

Uninsured residents

6.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

131

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

122

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

47%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

37 (30%)

Other Health Impairment

35 (29%)

Intellectual Disability

8 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

5 (4%)

Speech/Language Impairment

4 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

272

Current enrollment

Stable(-3% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Nov 13, 2026

Teacher Inservice

Review the inservice agenda for professional development topics and schedule.

Staff Day

Sat, Nov 14, 2026

Teacher Inservice

Review the inservice agenda for professional development topics and schedule.

Staff Day

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Holiday

No School

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Custer School District 16-1. Custer High School - 01 follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	HolidayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Teacher/Para InserviceDistrict-wide staff inservice	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide P/T Conferences - at all schools Check the calendar for scheduled conference times and sign-up details.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide Review the inservice agenda for professional development topics and schedule.	Staff Day	—
Sat, Nov 14, 2026	Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide Review the inservice agenda for professional development topics and schedule.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	HolidayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	HolidayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide Review the inservice agenda for professional development topics and schedule.	Staff Day	—
Sat, Dec 12, 2026	Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide Review the inservice agenda for professional development topics and schedule.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	HolidayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher/Para InserviceDistrict-wide staff inservice	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide Review the inservice agenda for professional development topics and schedule.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide P/T Conferences - at all schools Check the calendar for scheduled conference times and sign-up details.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	HolidayDistrict-wide Spring Break	Holiday	—