Student Population Changes
The average student population over the last 11 years is 81 where 66 students are attending the school for the academic year 2024-2025.
Total enrollment fluctuated between 2016 and 2025, with 4 year-over-year increases and 5 decreases. It peaked at 101 students in 2018 and was lowest at 66 in 2025. Overall, enrollment dropped from 92 to 66 students, a net loss of 26 (28.3%).
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in student population by gender at Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City since 2015.
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity Changes
The percentage of white students is 75.76%. The percentage was 72.83% 10 years ago and Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City still has a high percentage of white students. 1.52% of enrolled students is Asian and 1.52% is black students.
Over the past 10 years, the racial composition has shifted. The percentage of white students increased from 72.83% to 75.76%. Asian enrollment declined from 3.26% to 1.52%. Black student enrollment increased from 0.00% to 1.52%.
The overall racial diversity, measured by the Census Bureau Diversity Index, is 0.3916 which indicates that somewhat diverse. This decreased from 0.4423 a decade ago, suggesting that racial diversity has declined.
The following table and chart illustrate the student population trends by race/ethnicity at Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City over the past 11 years (2015-2025).
Distance Learning (Online Courses) Enrollment Changes
Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City does not offer online degree/certificate programs. All Students have enrolled in on-campus programs.