Is McCook Central High School - 01 a good school?

McCook Central High School - 01 ranks 89 th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McCook Central High School - 01?

In the 2023-24 school year, 121 students attended McCook Central High School - 01.

What is the racial makeup of McCook Central High School - 01?

Students at McCook Central High School - 01 are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into McCook Central High School - 01?

McCook Central High School - 01 is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Goldenview Colony School - 04 Elementary : McCook Central Elementary - 02 Middle : McCook Central Middle School - 03

McCook Central High School - 01 in Salem SD

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Compare Details McCook Central High School - 01 ranks worse than 63.1% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.73. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McCook Central High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), two or more races (4.1%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCook Central High School - 01 is 14. (See more...)

Compare McCook Central High School - 01 employs 8.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCook Central High School - 01 is $15,062.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCook Central High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks McCook Central High School - 01 89^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See McCook Central High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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McCook Central School District 43-7:

SchoolDigger ranks McCook Central School District 43-7 100^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at McCook Central High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	84.69	7^th	133	94.7%
2004	35.30	103^rd	132	22.0%
2005	48.10	80^th	137	41.6%
2006	39.73	95^th	136	30.1%
2007	48.74	89^th	141	36.9%
2008	65.60	49^th	135	63.7%
2009	78.93	23^rd	144	84.0%
2010	59.39	73^rd	150	51.3%
2011	80.79	20^th	141	85.8%
2012	73.56	39^th	143	72.7%
2013	78.87	22^nd	144	84.7%
2015	34.17	95^th	133	28.6%
2016	53.25	73^rd	141	48.2%
2017	42.69	90^th	137	34.3%
2018	57.59	69^th	138	50.0%
2019	66.13	40^th	135	70.4%
2021	37.38	101^st	140	27.9%
2022	40.00	92^nd	134	31.3%
2023	34.36	97^th	138	29.7%
2024	40.73	89^th	141	36.9%

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Rank History for Female students at McCook Central High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	58.37	31^st	83	62.7%
2021	41.16	59^th	89	33.7%
2022	71.76	24^th	84	71.4%
2023	27.20	76^th	95	20.0%
2024	26.81	75^th	93	19.4%

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Rank History for Male students at McCook Central High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	73.50	17^th	90	81.1%
2019	71.79	20^th	88	77.3%
2021	30.73	70^th	89	21.3%
2022	13.41	78^th	87	10.3%
2023	38.55	65^th	96	32.3%
2024	53.52	52^nd	107	51.4%

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Rank History for White students at McCook Central High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	48.06	71^st	123	42.3%
2019	57.12	49^th	123	60.2%
2021	28.97	102^nd	129	20.9%
2022	29.75	96^th	123	22.0%
2023	26.08	97^th	121	19.8%
2024	30.76	92^nd	125	26.4%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McCook Central High School - 01

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145	145
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	145	145
1993	156	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	160
1994	156	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
1995	175	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	176
1996	175	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	176
1997	176	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1998	173	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
1999	170	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
2000	166	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
2001	147	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2002	143	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2003	143	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2004	144	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2005	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2006	143	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2007	157	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
2008	154	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	159
2009	134	0	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2010	140	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2011	122	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	123
2012	115	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	119
2013	110	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	113
2014	104	0	1	1	1	0	4	0	111
2015	119	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	125
2016	115	0	0	5	0	0	3	0	123
2017	115	0	0	4	0	0	4	0	123
2018	110	0	0	4	0	0	4	0	118
2019	96	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	103
2020	113	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	120
2021	112	0	0	3	0	0	5	0	120
2022	113	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	118
2023	122	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	128
2024	112	0	0	4	0	0	5	0	121

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McCook Central High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	145	13.7	10.5	n/a
1992	145	13.7	10.5	n/a
1993	160	12.3	13.0	n/a
1994	158	12.1	13.1	n/a
1995	176	12.0	14.7	n/a
1996	176	12.0	14.7	n/a
1997	177	12.7	13.9	14.7
1998	173	12.4	14.0	26
1999	171	12.4	13.8	25.7
2000	167	11.9	14.0	22.8
2001	149	10.9	13.7	22.8
2002	145	10.2	14.2	23.4
2003	145	10.2	14.2	23.4
2004	145	9.6	15.1	17.9
2005	151	9.5	15.9	21.2
2006	144	9.8	14.7	20.8
2007	163	10.6	15.4	25.2
2008	159	10.1	15.7	30.2
2009	141	9.9	14.2	27.7
2010	142	10.1	14.0	31.7
2011	123	9.5	12.9	32.5
2012	119	9.3	12.6	31.1
2013	113	9.8	11.5	23.9
2014	111	8.8	12.5	20.7
2015	125	9.0	13.8	23.2
2016	123	9.0	13.6	26.8
2017	123	9.4	13.0	19.5
2018	118	10.5	11.1	16.1
2019	103	9.3	11.0	17.5
2020	120	9.4	12.6	25
2021	120	10.0	11.9	24.2
2022	118	8.8	13.3	9.3
2023	128	8.1	15.8	16.4
2024	121	8.6	14.0	18.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McCook Central High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	145	13.7	10.5	n/a
1992	145	13.7	10.5	n/a
1993	160	12.3	13.0	n/a
1994	158	12.1	13.1	n/a
1995	176	12.0	14.7	n/a
1996	176	12.0	14.7	n/a
1997	177	12.7	13.9	14.7
1998	173	12.4	14.0	26
1999	171	12.4	13.8	25.7
2000	167	11.9	14.0	22.8
2001	149	10.9	13.7	22.8
2002	145	10.2	14.2	23.4
2003	145	10.2	14.2	23.4
2004	145	9.6	15.1	17.9
2005	151	9.5	15.9	21.2
2006	144	9.8	14.7	20.8
2007	163	10.6	15.4	25.2
2008	159	10.1	15.7	30.2
2009	141	9.9	14.2	27.7
2010	142	10.1	14.0	31.7
2011	123	9.5	12.9	32.5
2012	119	9.3	12.6	31.1
2013	113	9.8	11.5	23.9
2014	111	8.8	12.5	20.7
2015	125	9.0	13.8	23.2
2016	123	9.0	13.6	26.8
2017	123	9.4	13.0	19.5
2018	118	10.5	11.1	16.1
2019	103	9.3	11.0	17.5
2020	120	9.4	12.6	25
2021	120	10.0	11.9	24.2
2022	118	8.8	13.3	9.3
2023	128	8.1	15.8	16.4
2024	121	8.6	14.0	18.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McCook Central High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$135 (1.1%)	$11,820 (98.9%)	$11,955
2021	$94 (0.9%)	$10,629 (99.1%)	$10,723
2022	$1,573 (12.8%)	$10,730 (87.2%)	$12,303
2023	$357 (2.4%)	$14,705 (97.6%)	$15,062

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McCook Central High School - 01

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 40^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 97^th of 138 High schools	40.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central High School - 01)	78.6	48.4	30.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central School District 43-7)	75.9	48.4	27.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (McCook Central High School - 01)	32.1	35.5	3.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (McCook Central School District 43-7)	31	35.5	4.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (McCook Central High School - 01)	50	43.8	6.2%
11th Grade Science (McCook Central School District 43-7)	48.3	43.8	4.5%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	103	128	24.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	96	122	27.1%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.5%	16.4%	1.1%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McCook Central High School - 01	Public	9-12	200 E Essex	Salem	57058	McCook County	McCook Central School District 43-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 425-2264	121	9	14.0	18.2%	112 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	40.7	89^th of 141 public high schools	36.9%		34.4	97^th of 138 public high schools	29.7%	8	72.0	74.1	32.0	33.3	24.0	25.9	$15,062	$357	$14,705
Canistota High School - 01	Public	9-12	431 4th Ave	Canistota	57012	McCook County	Canistota School District 43-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 296-3458	87	6	13.9	19.5%	79 (90.8%)	2 (2.3%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	81.5	21^st of 141 public high schools	85.1%		52	73^rd of 138 public high schools	47.1%	52	73.7		52.6		63.2		$15,212	$785	$14,427
Montrose High School - 01	Public	9-12	309 S Church Ave	Montrose	57048	McCook County	Montrose School District 43-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 363-5025	57	5	10.3	12.3%	56 (98.2%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.9	49^th of 141 public high schools	65.2%		97.7	1^st of 138 public high schools	99.3%	48	76.9		38.5		46.2		$15,450	$728	$14,722
Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01	Public	9-12	130 N 6th St	Emery	57332	Hanson County	Bridgewater-Emery 30-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 449-4271	108	10	10.6	32.4%	99 (91.7%)	2 (1.9%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.9%)	50.1	76^th of 141 public high schools	46.1%		32.5	99^th of 138 public high schools	28.3%	23	63.0		37.0		44.4		$14,913	$1,368	$13,544

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