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Brandon Valley High School - 01

301 S Splitrock Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,345 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 21:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 94% (Top 5% in SD)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Brandon Valley High School - 01's student population of 1,345 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,345 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#7 out of 636 schools
(Top 5%)
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72%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brandon 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 2021-22 school year data.
82%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brandon Valley High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brandon Valley High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
4%
3%
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White
88%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Brandon Valley High School - 01 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Brandon Valley High School - 01 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brandon Valley High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brandon Valley High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brandon Valley High School - 01's ranking?
Brandon Valley High School - 01 is ranked #7 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Brandon Valley High School - 01 often compared to?
Brandon Valley High School - 01is often viewed alongside schools like Garretson High School - 01, Roosevelt High School - 03 by visitors of our site.
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?
1,345 students attend Brandon Valley High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Brandon Valley High School - 01 students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandon Valley High School - 01?
Brandon Valley High School - 01 has a student ration of 21:1, 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?
Brandon Valley High School - 01 is part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 94% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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