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West Central School District 49-7

South Dakota · Public School District
6
Schools
1,413
Students
$11,727
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
9.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-42pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

West Central School District 49-7 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 1,413 students across 6 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,727 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 10% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05KG–02281
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02KG–05385
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
West Central Middle School - 0406–08303
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 0708–1216
Falls Academy - 0805–1225
West Central High School - 0109–12403
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,727-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
48%
State
39.1%
Local (property tax)
48.4%
Federal
12.5%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (48%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
1,413
Students
10%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 10% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,727, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Central School District 49-7?
West Central School District 49-7 has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,413 students.
What is the graduation rate for West Central School District 49-7?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West Central School District 49-7 spend per student?
West Central School District 49-7 spends $11,727 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West Central School District 49-7?
10% of students in West Central School District 49-7 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West Central School District 49-7?
No, West Central School District 49-7 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West Central School District 49-7 serve?
West Central School District 49-7 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West Central School District 49-7?
The median opportunity score across schools in West Central School District 49-7 is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.