West Central High School

West Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
705 E 2nd St,  Hartford, SD
West Central School District
4.0
5.0
398 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
530
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
27.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
33.3%
State Average
29.3%
Science
8.3%
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
405:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
White
92.6%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic
2.2%
Native American
1.2%
Black
1.2%
Asian or 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 173 Students
University of South Dakota 153 Students
Augustana University 72 Students
University of Sioux Falls 60 Students
Dakota State University 59 Students
Southeast Technical College 58 Students
University of Iowa 53 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 48 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 46 Students
Dakota Wesleyan University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 56 Students
Business 37 Students
Biology 36 Students
Psychology 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16 Students
Elementary Education 16 Students
Education 15 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Chemistry 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 81 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/17/2025
West Central high school is a very nice school both on the inside and outside. They offer a lot of opportunity's when it comes to sports and organizations.
3.0 Junior
10/16/2020
I was bullied quite a bit thorough my years here and West central isn't very inviting, but when you find something you love to do it becomes a decent school to go to.
3.0 Senior
9/9/2019
I like West Central because of all of the activities and sports that they offer the students. I thing that I would like to change the way they handle bullying and other topics like that. The sports are the good and the teachers are great. You can go to any of the teachers and they will help you with anything that you need. You get very connected to the teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
9/10/2008

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West Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hartford, SD, in the Hartford neighborhood, and is served by the West Central School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 398 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. West Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $348,313. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Central Middle School, Hartford Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Hartford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Central High School.

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