Serving 2,020 students in grades 9-12, Central High School - 41 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,020 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 67% (Btm 50% in SD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Central High School - 41 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School - 41 is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School - 41?
The graduation rate of Central High School - 41 is 67%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Central High School - 41?
2,020 students attend Central High School - 41.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Central High School - 41 students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School - 41?
Central High School - 41 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central High School - 41 offer ?
Central High School - 41 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High School - 41 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,020 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 67% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
