Serving 95 students in grades 9-12, Gayville-volin High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gayville-Volin High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 72.3 square miles in Gayville, SD. Typically, families can expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 9.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gayville-volin High School - 01's student population of 95 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
95 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gayville-volin High School - 01 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gayville-volin High School - 01 is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gayville-volin High School - 01's ranking?
Gayville-volin High School - 01 is ranked #374 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gayville-volin High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Gayville-volin High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gayville-volin High School - 01?
95 students attend Gayville-volin High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gayville-volin High School - 01 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gayville-volin High School - 01?
Gayville-volin High School - 01 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gayville-volin High School - 01 offer ?
Gayville-volin High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gayville-volin High School - 01 part of?
Gayville-volin High School - 01 is part of Gayville-Volin School District 63-1.
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