Serving 206 students in grades 9-12, Sioux Valley High School - 01 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than 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 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 20% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sioux Valley High School - 01's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Sioux Valley High School - 01 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sioux Valley High School - 01 is 0.17, 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
#89 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sioux Valley High School - 01's ranking?
Sioux Valley High School - 01 is ranked #89 out of 636 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?
50-59% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sioux Valley High School - 01?
206 students attend Sioux Valley High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sioux Valley High School - 01 students are White, 4% 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 15:1, 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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