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Catholic high school

Red Cloud Indian School

  • LocationPine Ridge, SD
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades K–12 · 435 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
Official website

Red Cloud High School, part of Maȟpíya Lúta (formerly Red Cloud Indian School), is a college-preparatory high school at 100 Mission Drive in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, in partnership with Catholic Jesuits. Its public pages say its mission is grounded in Lakȟóta and Catholic beliefs and practices, and that all students are required to take part in community service and retreats.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Red Cloud Indian School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miHoly Rosary Catholic Church: 0.0 miRed Cloud Indian School (campus)N0.1 mi
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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (All students must take part in retreats during their time at the school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. RCHS Student Activities | Maȟpíya Lútaschools.mahpiyaluta.org/rchs-student-support · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students are also required to participate in Community Service and Retreats during their time at Red Cloud.”
      All high school students are required to take part in community service and retreats.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Community service is required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. RCHS Student Activities | Maȟpíya Lútaschools.mahpiyaluta.org/rchs-student-support · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students are also required to participate in Community Service and Retreats during their time at Red Cloud.”
      All high school students are required to take part in community service and retreats.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The school's mission names Lakȟóta and Catholic beliefs, values and practices, and it names prayer as a way of modeling spirituality.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission and Values | Maȟpíya Lútaschools.mahpiyaluta.org/about/our-mission-and-values · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “To promote a thriving community of learners grounded in Lakȟóta and Catholic beliefs, values, and practices that cultivate our capacity to love and serve in a diverse and rapidly changing world.”
      The school's mission is grounded in Lakȟóta and Catholic beliefs, values and practices.
      “Modeling spirituality through prayer, honoring both Lakȟóta and Catholic traditions as beautifully distinctive, both affirming of human dignity and respectful of each other.”
      The school names prayer as a way of modeling spirituality.
  • All students are required to take part in community service and retreats.
    Sources (1)
    1. RCHS Student Activities | Maȟpíya Lútaschools.mahpiyaluta.org/rchs-student-support · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students are also required to participate in Community Service and Retreats during their time at Red Cloud.”
      All high school students are required to take part in community service and retreats.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

  • Address: 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
  • Location: On campus

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Source: schools.mahpiyaluta.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, churches.mahpiyaluta.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Retreats 1

Service 1

  • Community service requirement
    All students are required to take part in community service during their time at Red Cloud.
    schools.mahpiyaluta.org

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Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Mass Schedule & Locations | Holy Rosary Missionchurches.mahpiyaluta.org/mass-schedule-locations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Holy Rosary Catholic Church 100 Mission Drive Pine Ridge, SD 57770”
    Holy Rosary Catholic Church is at 100 Mission Drive, the same address as the high school.
    “Holy Rosary Catholic Church 100 Mission Drive Pine Ridge, SD 57770”
    Holy Rosary Catholic Church is at 100 Mission Drive, the same address as the high school.
  2. Contact Us | Maȟpíya Lútaschools.mahpiyaluta.org/about/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Red Cloud High School Address: 100 Mission Drive Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770”
    Red Cloud High School is at 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
79 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.89%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.6.7 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Rapid City, SD
GradesK–12
Students (all grades)435
Students in grades 9–12150
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio6.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges89%
SettingRural

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Rapid City

The Most Reverend Scott E. Bullock, Bishop of Rapid City

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Yes. Red Cloud Indian School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Rapid City. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

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