McCook Central High School - 01

McCook Central School District 43-7
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
128 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
McCook Central High School, located in Salem, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the McCook Central School District. As a small-town public school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students are provided with a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a culture of school spirit and community involvement.

In addition to its academic programming, McCook Central is well-known for its active extracurricular scene, which plays a vital role in student life. The school participates in various South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) sanctioned sports and activities, offering students chances to engage in athletics, music, and student organizations. By balancing classroom instruction with these social and competitive outlets, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute effectively to their communities after graduation.
128
Total Students
8.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    122 (95.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.3 %)
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: McCook Central School District 43-7
Phone: (605)425-2264
Website: http://www.mccookcentral.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 33
Grade 10 29
Grade 11 32
Grade 12 34
Gender Ratio