Profile

Faculty

Average faculty tenure with RCCS is nine years.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10:1.

Enrollment

2010-2011 enrollment: 50 students in grades 9-12, 69 in grades 6-8

Students

Students are admitted on the basis of parental and personal spiritual commitment, entrance exams, and previous school record. Students possess average to above average ability.
Approximately 20% of our students’ families receive need-based financial aid.

Graduation

Students are required to complete twenty-four units of high school credit, including one unit of Bible for every year at RCCS. See the curriculum page for details.

Elective courses

Spanish II & III, advanced mathematics, consumer mathematics, physics, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, chorus, band, art

Middle School

The middle school (grades 6-8) curriculum includes Bible, English, mathematics, science, geography, history, music, physical education and health.

Grading System

A numerical system is used for grading students. Numerical grades are interpreted as follows:

A 93-100	C 75-83	F Below 70
B 84-92	D 70-74	I Incomplete

Grade Point Average

Grades received during high school (grades 9-12) are included in a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) based on a standard four point scale.

Standardized Testing

Students take the Stanford Achievement Test in grades 6-11 and the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) prior to applying for admission to college.
The class of 2010 averaged 24.6 on the ACT.

Extra-curricular Activities

Boys athletics: football, basketball, track, golf, cross country, tennis
Girls athletics: volleyball, basketball, track, golf, cross country, tennis
Other activities: student-led Bible studies, Student Council, drama, service clubs, pep band, Knowledge Bowl, MATHCOUNTS, oral interpretation

Accreditation

ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International)
NCA CASI (North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement)
South Dakota Department of Education