West Central School District 49-7

The West Central School District 49-7 in South Dakota is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools (2 of which are virtual/alternative). The district as a whole is ranked 59 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district, West Central High School - 01 maintains a strong 95% four-year graduation rate and low 0.2% dropout rate, with test scores generally above the district and state averages. In contrast, the virtual/alternative schools, Falls Academy - 08 and Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07, face significant challenges, with 0% graduation rates and high dropout rates of 36% and 68.7%, respectively.

Another standout is West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02, which has consistently ranked in the top half of South Dakota elementary schools, maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the district and state averages in both Math and ELA test scores. The district as a whole shows a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, suggesting opportunities for targeted interventions and support to ensure consistent quality across all schools.