Sioux Valley High School - 01

200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (605) 627-5657

www.svs.k12.sd.us

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Sioux Valley High School - 01 serves 196 students in grades 9-12.

Sioux Valley High School - 01 placed in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 196 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20% in SD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 1%)
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:

School Overview

Sioux Valley High School - 01's student population of 196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

196 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Sioux Valley High School - 01 is ranked within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Sioux Valley High School - 01 is 0.20, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (SD)

Overall Testing Rank

#156 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-49%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sioux Valley High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

80-89%

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

14%

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Asian

Hispanic

Black

n/a

White

89%

69%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.20

0.50

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Graduation Rate

≥90%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of Sioux Valley High School - 01 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Sioux Valley School District 05-5

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?

196 students attend Sioux Valley High School - 01.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Sioux Valley High School - 01 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

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 (offers virtual instruction).

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 196 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education