Summary:
The West Central School District 49-7 in South Dakota is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 29 out of 147 school districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 consistently performs above the state and district averages on standardized tests, with 55.65% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 66.11% proficient or better in Math in 2024-2025. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. At the high school level, West Central High School - 01 excels, with 72.16% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ELA and 64.95% proficient or better in Science. The school also boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 86.4% and a low dropout rate of 2.6%.
The district's alternative schools, Falls Academy - 08 and Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07, have higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower student-teacher ratios, which is typical for these types of specialized schools. Overall, the West Central School District 49-7 appears to be performing well, with several standout schools and strong metrics across the board.
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