At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
16
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
25%-12.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
A.C.E. High Academy - 06 is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Custer, South Dakota. The school enrolls 16 students. It is part of the Custer School District 16-1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
25% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 38% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCuster School District 16-1
County46033
CityCuster
ZIP57730
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID461695000307
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment16
White81.2%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races12.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
81.2%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
12.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.