At a glance
Reported students
1,384
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
80.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 180 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
356
Central High School - 01: 1,384 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,405
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78.54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about Central High School - 01
Central High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Aberdeen. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Aberdeen School District 06-1. NCES reports 1,384 students for 2024–25.
Among 180 high schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 93.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above the South Dakota median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Central High School - 01
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.8%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black2.2%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native6.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Holgate Middle School - 02
Middle · Grades 06–08
497 reported students
Simmons Middle School - 03
Middle · Grades 06–08
464 reported students
Simmons Elementary - 10
Elementary · Grades KG–05
386 reported students
C C Lee Elementary - 05
Elementary · Grades KG–05
356 reported students
May Overby Elementary - 09
Elementary · Grades KG–05
327 reported students
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11
Elementary · Grades KG–05
304 reported students
Public schools near Central High School - 01
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Overby Elementary - 09 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | KG–05 | 327 | 1.2 mi |
| SDSBVI High School - 02 High · SD Sch for the Blind & Visually Impaired | 09–12 | 9 | 1.2 mi |
| SDSBVI Elementary - 01 Elementary · SD Sch for the Blind & Visually Impaired | PK–08 | 10 | 1.2 mi |
| Mike Miller Elementary - 07 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | KG–05 | 282 | 1.6 mi |
| Simmons Elementary - 10 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | KG–05 | 386 | 1.8 mi |
| Warner High School - 01 High · Warner School District 06-5 | 09–12 | 85 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central High School - 01
What grades does Central High School - 01 serve?
Central High School - 01 reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Aberdeen School District 06-1.
How many students attend Central High School - 01?
Central High School - 01 reported 1,384 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 180 South Dakota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,405 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central High School - 01?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 1,384 students and 80.38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Central High School - 01 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Central High School - 01 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Aberdeen School District 06-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Central High School - 01 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Central High School - 01 in?
Central High School - 01 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1, based in Aberdeen, SD, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Central High School - 01?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include May Overby Elementary - 09 (1.2 mi), SDSBVI High School - 02 (1.2 mi), SDSBVI Elementary - 01 (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.