How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central High School - 01 | Simmons Middle School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Aberdeen, SD | Aberdeen, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 464 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.4% | 29.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central High School - 01 | Simmons Middle School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,519 | $11,519 |
| District | Aberdeen School District 06-1 | Aberdeen School District 06-1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central High School - 01 | Simmons Middle School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.8% | 62.1% |
| African American | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 9.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central High School - 01 | Simmons Middle School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 346:1 | 309.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.1% | 20.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 50 | 80 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.