- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aberdeen, SD
Central High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Central High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 460207000003
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School - 01 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 86% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School - 01 ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Aberdeen, SD.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District 06-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460207000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Central High School - 01 held near 1,374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 79.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 460207000003 · Aberdeen, SD High · MID · TRAD
1,384 enr · 17.1:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Holgate Middle School - 02 (497 students)
Central High School - 01 held near 1,374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 79.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Central High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central High School - 01
1,384 students
- Holgate Middle 497
Holgate Middle School - 02
497 students
- Simmons Middle 464
Simmons Middle School - 03
464 students
- Simmons Elemen 386
Simmons Elementary - 10
386 students
- C C Lee Elemen 356
C C Lee Elementary - 05
356 students
- May Overby Ele 327
May Overby Elementary - 09
327 students
What this shows Central High School - 01 reports 1,384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School - 01 compares
Central High School - 01 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 29% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,384
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.7%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Central High School - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Aberdeen School District 06-1 reports $10,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holgate Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simmons Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simmons Elementary - 10 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C C Lee Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| May Overby Elementary - 09 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Aberdeen
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School - 01
How many students attend Central High School - 01?
Central High School - 01 has 1,384 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aberdeen, SD. CCD year-over-year: 1,388 (2022-23) → 1,374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School - 01 is 17.1:1, which is 26% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School - 01?
20.4% of students at Central High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Central High School - 01 is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School - 01?
Central High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central High School - 01 rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School - 01 ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Aberdeen, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Besides Central High School - 01, Aberdeen School District 06-1 also operates Holgate Middle School - 02 (497 students), Simmons Middle School - 03 (464 students), and Simmons Elementary - 10 (386 students). See the Aberdeen School District 06-1 district page for the complete list.