Serving 433 students in grades 9-12, Dakota Valley High School - 01 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Valley High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dakota Valley High School - 01's student population of 433 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dakota Valley High School - 01 ranks within the top 20% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Valley High School - 01 is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 616 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
2%
3%
White
81%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Valley High School - 01's ranking?
Dakota Valley High School - 01 is ranked #63 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota Valley High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Dakota Valley High School - 01 is 95%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Dakota Valley High School - 01?
433 students attend Dakota Valley High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Dakota Valley High School - 01 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Valley High School - 01?
Dakota Valley High School - 01 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dakota Valley High School - 01 offer ?
Dakota Valley High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dakota Valley High School - 01 part of?
Dakota Valley High School - 01 is part of Dakota Valley School District 61-8.
School Reviews
1 7/29/2020
My child says he hates it here, which means he must be learning!!!
1 7/24/2020
I hate this school. Lots of teacher gossip and it's very stressful. Pays okay though.
5 2/25/2020
This school is so fun. Even though people are mean. So when people are mean I just hiss at them, and they scream. I don't know why they scream, but it's funny. And I know more about Cats than you, Billy Lacroix. So Removed it, buddy.
5 8/26/2019
The school is good, but everyone doesn't have smart like me. I have a strong connection with cats and I feel as if I am the only other one who can. Meow.
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