Central High School - 01

www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us

1,388 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Aberdeen School District. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the development of well-rounded individuals through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs.

By maintaining a focus on modern instructional standards and student-centered growth, Central High School remains dedicated to the success of its diverse student body. The school prides itself on its school spirit and community involvement, often acting as a hub for local events and district-wide initiatives. Families and community members can access detailed information regarding academic calendars, department resources, and district policies through the school’s official website at http://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us.

1,388

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,073
Hispanic	93
Black	27
Asian	51
Two or More	59
American Indian	79
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,073 (77.3 %)
Hispanic
93 (6.7 %)
American Indian
79 (5.7 %)
Two or More
59 (4.3 %)
Asian
51 (3.7 %)
Black
27 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aberdeen School District 06-1
Phone:	(605)725-8100
Website:	http://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	125

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 364

Grade 10 363

Grade 11 317

Grade 12 344