Serving 459 students in grades 9-12, Dakota Valley High School - 01 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 1% in SD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Dakota 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 Dakota Valley High School - 01 is 0.37, 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.
Dakota Valley High School - 01 is ranked #81 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota Valley High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Dakota Valley High School - 01 is 95%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Dakota Valley High School - 01?
459 students attend Dakota Valley High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dakota Valley High School - 01 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Valley High School - 01?
Dakota Valley High School - 01 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dakota Valley High School - 01 offer ?
Dakota Valley High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dakota Valley High School - 01 part of?
My child says he hates it here, which means he must be learning!!!
- Posted by Parent - Jean Gladne
17/24/2020
I hate this school. Lots of teacher gossip and it's very stressful. Pays okay though.
- Posted by Teacher - Anonymous
52/25/2020
This school is so fun. Even though people are mean. So when people are mean I just hiss at them, and they scream. I don't know why they scream, but it's funny. And I know more about Cats than you, Billy Lacroix. So Removed it, buddy.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kylie Obbink
58/26/2019
The school is good, but everyone doesn't have smart like me. I have a strong connection with cats and I feel as if I am the only other one who can. Meow.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Billy Lacroix
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
