Tri-valley High School - 01

46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 275 students in grades 9-12, Tri-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 80-84% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 5% in SD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tri-valley High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Tri-valley High School - 01's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Mustangs

School Rankings

Tri-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 Tri-valley High School - 01 is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#146 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
40-49%
42%
80-84%
51%
65-69%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
4%
3%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
90-94%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tri-valley High School - 01's ranking?
Tri-valley High School - 01 is ranked #146 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Tri-valley High School - 01 often compared to?
Tri-valley High School - 01is often viewed alongside schools like Lennox High School - 01, Dell Rapids High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
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 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri-valley High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Tri-valley High School - 01 is 90-94%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Tri-valley High School - 01?
275 students attend Tri-valley High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Tri-valley High School - 01 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri-valley High School - 01?
Tri-valley High School - 01 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tri-valley High School - 01 offer ?
Tri-valley High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tri-valley High School - 01 part of?
Tri-valley High School - 01 is part of Tri-Valley School District 49-6.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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