Serving 24 students in grades 9-12, South Central High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
38%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
4%
3%
White
54%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Central High School - 01?
The graduation rate of South Central High School - 01 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend South Central High School - 01?
24 students attend South Central High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of South Central High School - 01 students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Central High School - 01?
South Central High School - 01 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Central High School - 01 offer ?
South Central High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Central High School - 01 part of?
South Central High School - 01 is part of South Central 26-5 School District.
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