Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2200 S Roosevelt St,  Aberdeen, SD
Aberdeen School District
3.7
2.5
1,374 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
590
Verbal
650
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
65.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
2
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
45.9%
State Average
29.3%
Science
22.8%
State Average
21.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
353:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
77.3%
Hispanic
6.7%
Native American
5.7%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%
Black
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
South Dakota State University 212 Students
Northern State University 201 Students
University of South Dakota 130 Students
North Dakota State University 98 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 77 Students
Lake Area Technical College 74 Students
Black Hills State University 55 Students
Augustana University 53 Students
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 41 Students
University of North Dakota 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 66 Students
Biology 60 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Business 40 Students
Physical Therapy 24 Students
Elementary Education 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Education 16 Students
Chemistry 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 131 Reviews
5.0 Junior
9/3/2025
My experience of Central High School is very good. All the teachers are very nice and helpful, they help the teachers with the students if they need help. So the overall is very excellent.
4.0 Senior
6/3/2022
I like the security of central makes me feel safe in school. Most of the staff are nice and teachers for the most part are there to teach you and not just there for the money. I like how they have a plethora of different classes you can take.
4.0 Alum
12/31/2021
The staff cares about its students. Very well supported by the community. Great funding and support in athletics and fine arts. A really nice school. Great resources for students and prepares them well for college.
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2.5 2 Reviews
4.0 parent
3/12/2025
I pulled my kids from Roncalli and sent them to Central High School and public school and it was sooooo much better! Roncalli was so clicky that my oldest daughter was bullied so terribly and no girls wanted to be her friend. When she went to Central, she was so much happier and made so many new fri...
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1.0 parent
4/7/2017
This is a terrible school! Bullying is a BIG problem and so is favoritism, most of the teachers and staff turn the other cheek I was glad to remove my daughter from this school and glad my son never had to experience high school here. Awful place tow thumbs way down.
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Central High School

Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Aberdeen, SD, in the Aberdeen neighborhood, and is served by the Aberdeen School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,374 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $252,270. Discover additional schools in the area, like SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, New Beginnings, Aberdeen Christian School - Elementary Campus, and more. Learn more about what Aberdeen has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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