Enrollment
65
High
DISTRICT 81 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ANDES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 11-1·NCES 463954000360
Andes Central High School - 01
1001 High St, Lake Andes, SD 57356 · (605) 487-7671 · Charles Mix County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL65 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.7:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.2:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
65 students
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 20 | 31% |
| Grade 10 | 19 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 14 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 12 | 18% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 53% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Andes Central School District 11-1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Andes Central High School - 01
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andes Central High School - 01 this school | 65 | 100.0% | N/A |
| White River High School - 01 White River | 112 | 97.3% | N/A |
| Dupree High School - 01 Dupree | 111 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Flandreau Indian Boarding School Flandreau | 149 | 98.0% | N/A |
| Wagner High School - 01 Wagner | 201 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Bennett County High School - 01 Martin | 125 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among South Dakota high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Andes Central High School - 01 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 65 | #117 of 173 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
65
-13 (-17%) vs 2020
-33% since 1990-91, when it was 97
Student : Teacher
8.7:1
was 11.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 65 | 7.5 | 8.7:1 | 100% (65) |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 8.3 | 7.5:1 | 100% (62) |
| 2022-23 | 63 | 8.1 | 7.8:1 | 100% (63) |
| 2020-21 | 78 | 7 | 11.1:1 | 100% (78) |
| 2017-18 | 62 | 7.4 | 8.4:1 | 100% (62) |
| 2015-16 | 64 | 8 | 8.0:1 | 100% (64) |
| 2010-11 | 106 | 8 | 13.3:1 | 8% (9) |
| 2000-01 | 96 | 8 | 12.0:1 | 67% (64) |
| 1990-91 | 97 | 5 | 19.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Andes Central High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (62 to 65); teachers up 2% (7.4 to 7.5).
About Andes Central High School - 01
The public high school Andes Central High School - 01 is located in Lake Andes, South Dakota. It enrolled 65 students in grades 9 through 12 for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is 71% lower than the average for high schools in South Dakota, which is about 225.
Andes Central School District 11-1 includes 4 schools. Together they enroll 323 students.
Native American students account for 57% of enrollment at Andes Central High School - 01. Other groups include 22% multiracial and 20% White. By the diversity index, Andes Central High School - 01 comes in at 59%.
Andes Central High School - 01 counts 7.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 8.7 students for each one. The 20.6:1 average for high schools in South Dakota is higher than this school's figure. About 100% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. On average, public schools in Charles Mix County report 80%.
Within Charles Mix County, median household income is about $64,038, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 16% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Charles Mix County number 14 and enroll about 1,966.
Of nearby public schools, Andes Central Middle School - 04 is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. The count of other public schools within five miles is 2.
NCES assigns Andes Central High School - 01 the locale Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count declined from 78 to 65. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (8.7:1) than in 2020-21 (11.1:1).
The Andes Central High School - 01 community page is open for posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Charles Mix County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,281
Census ACS
Median income
$64,038
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
1,966 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Andes Central School District 11-1
- Andes Central Elementary - 02Elementary · 184 students
- Andes Central Middle School - 04Middle · 51 students
- Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05Elementary · 23 students
Other schools in Lake Andes
- Andes Central Elementary - 02Elementary · 184 students
- Andes Central Middle School - 04Middle · 51 students
- Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05Elementary · 23 students
Nearby schools
- Andes Central Middle School - 040.0 mi · 51
- Andes Central Elementary - 020.0 mi · 184
- Lakeview Colony Elementary - 055.5 mi · 23
- Marty Indian School12.5 mi · 220
- Early Learning Center - 0412.6 mi · 102
- Wagner Elementary - 0212.6 mi · 333
Frequently asked questions
About Andes Central High School - 01How many students attend Andes Central High School - 01?
Andes Central High School - 01 enrolls approximately 65 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Andes Central High School - 01 serve?
Andes Central High School - 01 serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andes Central High School - 01?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Andes Central High School - 01 is approximately 8.7:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Andes Central High School - 01?
At Andes Central High School - 01, the student body is approximately 20% White, 2% Hispanic, 22% Two or more.
Is Andes Central High School - 01 public or private?
Andes Central High School - 01 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Andes Central School District 11-1.
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