Andes Central High School - 01

Andes Central School District 11-1
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
63 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Andes Central High School, located in Lake Andes, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. As a public institution, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school operates with a focus on student achievement, aiming to foster an environment that balances rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for extracurricular development, ensuring that students from the rural Lake Andes area have access to essential educational resources.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of its community, often playing a central role in local activities and events. By maintaining a connection to the specific needs of its district, Andes Central High School emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere where faculty and staff strive to promote both personal growth and community pride. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing transparency regarding academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing school initiatives aimed at student success.
63
Total Students
8.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
103.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    37 (58.7 %)
  • White
    17 (27.0 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (14.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Andes Central School District 11-1
Phone: (605)487-7671
Website: http://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 65
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 22
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio