Central High School is a high school located in Aberdeen, South Dakota with an enrollment of 1,374 students. Since 2004, the school has been located at a new site located at 2200 South Roosevelt Street. The new location is on the outskirts of the southeast side of town.
Serving 1,374 students in grades 9-12, Central High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Central High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Central High School - 01's student population of 1,374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Colors
Gold, Blue
School Calendar
Central High School - 01 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School - 01 is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#249 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
76%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes- School Mascot: Golden Eagles
What is Central High School - 01's ranking?
Central High School - 01 is ranked #249 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Central High School - 01 is 83%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Central High School - 01?
1,374 students attend Central High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Central High School - 01 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central High School - 01?
Central High School - 01 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central High School - 01 offer ?
Central High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central High School - 01 part of?
Central High School - 01 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1.
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