Serving 214 students in grades 9-12, Sioux Valley High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than 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 10% 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: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sioux Valley High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Volga, SD, encompassing approximately 188.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge located 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sioux Valley High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sioux Valley High School - 01's student population of 214 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
214 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Sioux Valley High School - 01 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sioux Valley High School - 01 is 0.19, 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
#182 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
14%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
1%
3%
White
90%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sioux Valley High School - 01's ranking?
Sioux Valley High School - 01 is ranked #182 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sioux Valley High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Sioux Valley High School - 01 is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sioux Valley High School - 01?
214 students attend Sioux Valley High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sioux Valley High School - 01 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sioux Valley High School - 01?
Sioux Valley 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 Sioux Valley High School - 01 offer ?
Sioux Valley High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sioux Valley High School - 01 part of?
Sioux Valley High School - 01 is part of Sioux Valley School District 05-5.
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