Serving 1,356 students in grades 9-12, Brandon Valley High School - 01 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 5% in SD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Brandon Valley High School - 01 ranks within the top 5% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brandon Valley High School - 01 is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brandon Valley High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Brandon Valley High School - 01 is 94%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Brandon Valley High School - 01?
1,356 students attend Brandon Valley High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Brandon Valley High School - 01 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandon Valley High School - 01?
Brandon Valley High School - 01 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brandon Valley High School - 01 offer ?
Brandon Valley High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brandon Valley High School - 01 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
