McCook Central High School

McCook Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
200 E Essex Ave,  Salem, SD
McCook Central School District
3.4
121 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
90%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
9
Full Time Teachers
9
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.1%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
29.6%
State Average
29.3%
Science
7.4%
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
124:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
95.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic
2.3%

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.
University of South Dakota 28 Students
South Dakota State University 22 Students
Southeast Technical College 16 Students
Augustana University 9 Students
Dakota Wesleyan University 9 Students
Mitchell Technical College 8 Students
Colorado State University 6 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 6 Students
Dakota State University 5 Students
Mount Marty University 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 13 Students
Biology 7 Students
Business 5 Students
Accounting 5 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Chemistry 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 3 Students
Mechanical Engineering 3 Students
Agricultural Business 3 Students
Civil Engineering 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 10 Reviews
3.0 Alum
12/21/2018
At McCook Central, there are few enough people to where you are close with any person you come in contact with. The teachers have an amazing relationship with all of the students and the administration is welcoming.
3.0 NicheUser
1/7/2016
Some teachers are very good and have very good teaching skills. There are a few teachers in the school that have no control over the students in there class and have horrible teaching skills. I feel like one of the teachers i have has no intrest in the students and doesent really feel like being at the school. Overall the teachers are very aproachable and easy to talk to so they have good communication skills. I feel like some teachers play favorites so the grading is not always consistent.
4.0 NicheUser
4/30/2013
The school is a little outdated but technology is a huge part of the curriculum here. Student computers are updated at least every two years. The staff is helpful for the most part too.

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McCook Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Salem, SD and is served by the McCook Central School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 121 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 34.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54.5% are proficient in reading. McCook Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like McCook Central Middle School, Salem St. Mary's Elementary School, McCook Central Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Salem has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McCook Central High School.

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