Is West Central High School - 01 a good school?

West Central High School - 01 ranks 73 rd of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Central High School - 01?

In the 2022-23 school year, 403 students attended West Central High School - 01.

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

Students at West Central High School - 01 are 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into West Central High School - 01?

West Central High School - 01 is fed by the following schools: Elementary : West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 Elementary : West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 Middle : West Central Middle School - 04

West Central High School - 01

Summary:

West Central High School - 01 is a public high school located in Hartford, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 403 students. The school is part of the West Central School District 49-7, which is ranked 59 out of 126 school districts in South Dakota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Central High School - 01 has shown strong academic performance, with 11th-grade proficiency rates in 2023-2024 exceeding the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's overall proficiency rates across all grades are also higher than the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science, though its Mathematics proficiency rates are lower. The school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.0% to 96.1% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's performance for different student subgroups, such as gender and special education, varies significantly, indicating a need to address any underlying factors that may be contributing to these disparities.

When compared to nearby schools, West Central High School - 01 generally outperforms the other virtual high schools, Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 and Falls Academy - 08, in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. However, the school's performance is more mixed when compared to high schools in the Sioux Falls School District, such as Roosevelt High School - 03 and Jefferson High School - 67, which have higher overall academic proficiency rates and graduation rates.

Detail:

Public 9-12

705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033

(605) 528-6236

District: West Central School District 49-7

SchoolDigger Rank:
73^rd of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,025

Feeder schools for West Central High School - 01:

Elementary:	West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
	West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
Middle:	West Central Middle School - 04

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 403

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.2%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Central High School - 01 is $10,025, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the West Central School District 49-7!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Central High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central High School - 01 73^rd of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See West Central High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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West Central School District 49-7:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central School District 49-7 59^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	52.38	72^nd	133	45.9%
2004	60.50	56^th	132	57.6%
2005	72.99	32^nd	137	76.6%
2006	47.81	78^th	136	42.6%
2007	71.67	35^th	141	75.2%
2008	79.25	22^nd	135	83.7%
2009	56.99	70^th	144	51.4%
2010	76.21	26^th	150	82.7%
2011	65.40	52^nd	141	63.1%
2012	41.02	98^th	143	31.5%
2013	41.55	99^th	144	31.3%
2015	71.16	32^nd	133	75.9%
2016	50.93	81^st	141	42.6%
2017	35.40	98^th	137	28.5%
2018	53.03	77^th	138	44.2%
2019	52.30	66^th	135	51.1%
2021	63.15	49^th	140	65.0%
2022	33.39	101^st	134	24.6%
2023	70.25	32^nd	138	76.8%
2024	50.52	73^rd	141	48.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Central High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.44	8^th	8	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Central High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	49.55	30^th	53	43.4%
2023	77.18	9^th	46	80.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	43.93	55^th	82	32.9%
2019	61.35	28^th	83	66.3%
2021	68.01	24^th	89	73.0%
2022	35.19	68^th	84	19.0%
2023	70.27	21^st	95	77.9%
2024	70.40	23^rd	93	75.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	64.07	41^st	90	54.4%
2019	38.28	62^nd	88	29.5%
2021	55.76	41^st	89	53.9%
2022	30.07	66^th	87	24.1%
2023	63.26	30^th	96	68.8%
2024	39.29	64^th	107	40.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	44.99	80^th	123	35.0%
2019	45.33	69^th	123	43.9%
2021	57.39	51^st	129	60.5%
2022	26.38	99^th	123	19.5%
2023	64.07	38^th	121	68.6%
2024	39.61	81^st	125	35.2%

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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 West 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
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	265	265
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	264	264
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255	255
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	255	255
1993	284	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1994	261	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
1995	305	0	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	312
1996	305	0	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	312
1997	324	0	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	330
1998	349	1	3	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	358
1999	343	2	1	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	353
2000	343	1	2	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	351
2001	356	1	4	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	366
2002	345	0	4	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	355
2003	345	0	4	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	355
2004	341	0	6	1	7	n/a	n/a	0	355
2005	342	0	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	350
2006	340	0	3	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	351
2007	347	0	2	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	357
2008	354	1	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	364
2009	352	2	2	3	9	n/a	n/a	0	368
2010	396	5	1	7	8	n/a	n/a	0	417
2011	392	5	1	3	11	0	0	0	412
2012	353	5	2	2	3	0	1	0	366
2013	362	2	2	4	2	1	1	0	374
2014	328	3	2	4	2	1	5	0	345
2015	353	4	1	2	2	0	6	0	368
2016	392	4	0	5	4	0	5	0	410
2017	386	3	1	3	3	0	6	0	402
2018	386	5	0	2	3	0	6	0	402
2019	381	3	0	2	5	0	8	0	399
2020	375	4	1	1	9	0	11	0	401
2021	381	8	2	2	7	0	6	0	406
2022	380	6	2	8	6	0	7	0	409
2023	373	5	2	9	5	0	9	0	403

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

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	265	18.8	14.0	n/a
1990	264	19.1	13.8	n/a
1991	255	19.1	13.3	n/a
1992	255	19.1	13.3	n/a
1993	286	18.8	15.2	n/a
1994	261	18.8	13.9	n/a
1995	312	19.5	16.0	n/a
1996	312	19.5	16.0	n/a
1997	330	20.0	16.5	5.5
1998	358	22.5	15.9	18.7
1999	353	22.8	15.5	19.8
2000	351	21.5	16.3	11.1
2001	366	21.6	16.9	16.4
2002	355	23.2	15.3	11
2003	355	23.2	15.3	11
2004	355	24.4	14.5	10.1
2005	350	23.2	15.1	8.6
2006	351	22.4	15.7	8.5
2007	357	25.2	14.2	9.5
2008	364	23.3	15.6	13.7
2009	368	22.7	16.3	13.9
2010	417	23.2	17.9	15.1
2011	412	23.9	17.1	13.8
2012	366	24.3	15.0	16.7
2013	374	21.9	17.0	17.6
2014	345	22.4	15.3	15.9
2015	368	24.0	15.3	16
2016	410	23.0	17.8	20.2
2017	402	22.8	17.6	14.2
2018	402	23.6	16.9	13.7
2019	399	23.1	17.2	11
2020	401	23.0	17.4	11.7
2021	406	23.8	17.0	10.3
2022	409	23.4	17.4	6.6
2023	403	22.4	17.9	8.2

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 West Central High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	265	18.8	14.0	n/a
1990	264	19.1	13.8	n/a
1991	255	19.1	13.3	n/a
1992	255	19.1	13.3	n/a
1993	286	18.8	15.2	n/a
1994	261	18.8	13.9	n/a
1995	312	19.5	16.0	n/a
1996	312	19.5	16.0	n/a
1997	330	20.0	16.5	5.5
1998	358	22.5	15.9	18.7
1999	353	22.8	15.5	19.8
2000	351	21.5	16.3	11.1
2001	366	21.6	16.9	16.4
2002	355	23.2	15.3	11
2003	355	23.2	15.3	11
2004	355	24.4	14.5	10.1
2005	350	23.2	15.1	8.6
2006	351	22.4	15.7	8.5
2007	357	25.2	14.2	9.5
2008	364	23.3	15.6	13.7
2009	368	22.7	16.3	13.9
2010	417	23.2	17.9	15.1
2011	412	23.9	17.1	13.8
2012	366	24.3	15.0	16.7
2013	374	21.9	17.0	17.6
2014	345	22.4	15.3	15.9
2015	368	24.0	15.3	16
2016	410	23.0	17.8	20.2
2017	402	22.8	17.6	14.2
2018	402	23.6	16.9	13.7
2019	399	23.1	17.2	11
2020	401	23.0	17.4	11.7
2021	406	23.8	17.0	10.3
2022	409	23.4	17.4	6.6
2023	403	22.4	17.9	8.2

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 West Central High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$291 (3.1%)	$9,039 (96.9%)	$9,331
2021	$661 (7.1%)	$8,639 (92.9%)	$9,300
2022	$420 (4.7%)	$8,496 (95.3%)	$8,916
2023	$313 (3.1%)	$9,712 (96.9%)	$10,025

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 66^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 32^nd of 138 High schools	25.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Central High School - 01)	77.5	78.1	0.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Central School District 49-7)	77.5	78.1	0.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Central High School - 01)	39.3	37.5	1.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Central School District 49-7)	39.3	37.5	1.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (West Central High School - 01)	27	62.5	35.5%
11th Grade Science (West Central School District 49-7)	27	62.5	35.5%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Central High School - 01)	76.7	75.5	1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Central School District 49-7)	53.9	56.3	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (West Central High School - 01)	38.9	36.3	2.6%
All Grades Mathematics (West Central School District 49-7)	36.3	51.2	14.9%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%
All Grades Science (West Central High School - 01)	26.7	59.8	33.1%
All Grades Science (West Central School District 49-7)	35.9	50.3	14.5%
All Grades Science (South Dakota)	40	42.6	2.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	399	403	1%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	5	5
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	2	9	350%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	381	373	2.1%
Two or More Races	8	9	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11%	8.2%	2.8%

Schools Near West Central High School - 01

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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 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 12th 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
West Central High School - 01	Public	9-12	705 E 2nd St	Hartford	57033	Minnehaha County	West Central School District 49-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 528-6236	403	22	17.9	8.2%	373 (92.6%)	5 (1.2%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	50.5	73^rd of 141 public high schools	48.2%		70.3	32^nd of 138 public high schools	76.8%	41	62.1		62.5	34.7		34.4	48.4	49.0	$10,025	$313	$9,712
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07	Public, Virtual	8-12	46560 264th St	Sioux Falls	57107	Minnehaha County	West Central School District 49-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 528-3799	16	2	6.6	18.8%	4 (25.0%)	1 (6.3%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$12,664	$2,938	$9,726
Falls Academy - 08	Public, Virtual	5-12	46560 264th St	Sioux Falls	57107	Minnehaha County	West Central School District 49-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 528-3799	25	2	15.8	12.0%	12 (48.0%)	4 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (36.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$10,287	$3,048	$7,239
Tri-Valley High School - 01	Public	9-12	46450 252nd St	Colton	57018	Minnehaha County	Tri-Valley School District 49-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 446-3538	276	19	14.2	11.2%	247 (89.5%)	4 (1.4%)	17 (6.2%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	62.6	47^th of 141 public high schools	66.7%		76.5	24^th of 138 public high schools	82.6%	23	66.7			38.9			55.6		$11,249	$655	$10,594
Jefferson High School - 67	Public	9-12	1600 N Marion Rd	Sioux Falls	57101	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-6184	1,749	107	16.4	33.5%	1,040 (59.5%)	187 (10.7%)	332 (19.0%)	23 (1.3%)	69 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (5.6%)	61.4	52^nd of 141 public high schools	63.1%		65	41^st of 138 public high schools	70.3%	11	65.1	40.0	64.0	37.0	20.0	36.3	58.4	57.4	$10,780	$1,136	$9,644
Cte - 37	Public	9-12	4700 W Career Cir	Sioux Falls	57107	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-5504	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)									$15,851	$1,154	$14,696
Roosevelt High School - 03	Public	9-12	6600 W 41st St	Sioux Falls	57106	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 362-2860	1,713	110	15.5	27.5%	1,137 (66.4%)	173 (10.1%)	200 (11.7%)	22 (1.3%)	69 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	111 (6.5%)	57.9	61^st of 141 public high schools	56.7%		54.8	69^th of 138 public high schools	50.0%	8	64.3		63.7	37.5		36.9	53.0	52.5	$11,140	$1,072	$10,068
Structured Teaching - 12	Public	6-12	201 N West Ave	Sioux Falls	57104	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-7647	21	5	4.2	66.7%	15 (71.4%)	2 (9.5%)	2 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)									$5,086	$738	$4,348
Community Campus - 41	Public	12	2101 W 41st St Ste 47	Sioux Falls	57105	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-4359	56	4	14.2	23.2%	37 (66.1%)	8 (14.3%)	8 (14.3%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)								(n/a)									$5,086	$738	$4,348
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81	Public	6-12	4400 W 69th St	Sioux Falls	57108	Lincoln County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 367-7647	7	4	1.7		5 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)

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