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Central High School - 01

High School · Aberdeen School District 06-1 · Aberdeen, SD

An Aberdeen School District 06-1 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2200 S Roosevelt St, Aberdeen, SD 57401

  • Math 41% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation29.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$10,673
Chronic Absenteeism37.1%

Students at Central High School - 01 score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Central High School - 01 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,678/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aberdeen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,183

Median home value

$216,300

Median rent

$787/mo

College educated

34.7%

Homeownership

62.1%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
29.8% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
8 boys'·11 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sdsbvi High School - 02Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.2 mi11Compare →
New Beginnings - 89Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–121.5 mi8Compare →
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–121.8 mi18Compare →
Aberdeen Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition7.87–122.6 mi177Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Aberdeen School District 06-1

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$10,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Central High School - 01 is listed in Aberdeen School District 06-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Central High School - 01

Central High School - 01 is a public high school in Aberdeen, SD, part of Aberdeen School District 06-1, serving approximately 1,374 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central High School - 01

What grades does Central High School - 01 serve?

Central High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Central High School - 01?

Central High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 1,374 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School - 01?

The student-teacher ratio at Central High School - 01 is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central High School - 01 rank in SD?

Central High School - 01 ranks #337 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Central High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?

Central High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Central High School - 01?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central High School - 01 has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Central High School - 01 a charter school?

No, Central High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Central High School - 01 a Title I school?

No, Central High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central High School - 01?

25.8% of students at Central High School - 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,374
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Brown County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.1%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 57401)
32,064
Area average commute
12 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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