West Central High School - 01

408 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Central High School, located in Hartford, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the West Central School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The institution places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage in rigorous coursework while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

Beyond the classroom, West Central High School is deeply integrated into the local community, promoting a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By balancing academic rigor with diverse opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-prepared citizens. Its proactive approach to student engagement and community involvement makes it a central pillar of the Hartford area, dedicated to the long-term achievement of its student body.

408

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Central High School - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	12
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	4

White
372 (91.2%)
Hispanic
12 (2.9%)
Two or More
11 (2.7%)
Black
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Central School District 49-7
Phone:	(605)528-6236
Website:	http://www.westcentral49-7.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 120

Grade 10 96

Grade 11 96

Grade 12 96