Rapid City Christian School
Tel:
(605) 341-3377
Established in 1981, Rapid City Christian School is an independent, co-educational day school enrolling qualified students in grades six through twelve.
We exist for one purpose: to provide truly Christian schooling-strong liberal arts education integrated with a non-denominational, evangelical perspective, along with the daily cultivation of Christian discipleship.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 239 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,200
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Rapid City Christian School places among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1981 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 239 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 4 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average ACT score | 24 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Chapel dress on chapel days) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,200 |
| Tuition Notes | $7500 is the cost for grades 9-12 $6000 for 8th grade and $5000 for 6th and 7th grades |
| % on Financial Aid | 20% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Roy Roberts |
| Admissions Associate | Shelli Grinager |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBasketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 7 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | National Honor Society, Student Council Club or Organization: Knowledge Bowl, One Act Play, Oral Interpretation, Science Bowl Team Arts and Music Programs: ALL-STATE CHORUS & ORCHESTRA |
School Notes
- Our mission is to equip children of Christian families with a sound liberal arts education framed within a biblical understanding of God and His creation, and to help nurture them in an active commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.
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- Rapid CitySt. Thomas More High School(Roman Catholic)Grades: 9-12 | 376 students
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