South Central High School - 01 (Closed 2023)

401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 24 students in grades 9-12, South Central High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
(17-18)
<50%
47%
(17-18)
≥50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
38%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
4%
3%
White
54%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
(17-18)
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Central High School - 01?
The graduation rate of South Central High School - 01 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend South Central High School - 01?
24 students attend South Central High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of South Central High School - 01 students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Central High School - 01?
South Central High School - 01 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Central High School - 01 offer ?
South Central High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Central High School - 01 part of?
South Central High School - 01 is part of South Central 26-5 School District.

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