Sioux Valley High School - 01

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Sioux Valley High School - 01 ranks 33 rd of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sioux Valley High School - 01 is a public high school located in Volga, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 224 students. This school is part of the Sioux Valley School District 05-5, which is ranked 35 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sioux Valley High School - 01 consistently performs well on state assessments, with 11th-grade students scoring above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, reaching 97.7% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is well above the state average. Additionally, the school has exceptionally low dropout rates, with a 0.0% dropout rate in the 2023-2024 and 2021-2022 school years, compared to the state average. While the school's overall performance remains strong, its statewide ranking has declined from a high of 9th out of 141 high schools in 2015-2016 to 33rd in 2023-2024, suggesting that other schools in the state are improving at a faster rate.

Compared to nearby schools, Sioux Valley High School - 01 outperforms Estelline High School - 01 and Deubrook High School - 01 on most academic metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. However, the nearby Arlington High School - 01 and Brookings High School - 01 are also strong performers, suggesting a competitive educational landscape in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071

(605) 627-5657

District: Sioux Valley School District 05-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,951

Feeder schools for Sioux Valley High School - 01:

Elementary:	Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
Middle:	Sioux Valley Middle School - 04

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 206

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sioux Valley High School - 01 ranks better than 76.6% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sioux Valley High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sioux Valley High School - 01 is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Sioux Valley High School - 01 employs 13.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sioux Valley High School - 01 is $9,951.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sioux Valley High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux Valley High School - 01 33^rd of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Sioux Valley High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Sioux Valley School District 05-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux Valley School District 05-5 35^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sioux Valley High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	82.88	13^th	133	90.2%
2004	58.91	61^st	132	53.8%
2005	71.44	38^th	137	72.3%
2006	49.61	73^rd	136	46.3%
2007	83.28	14^th	141	90.1%
2008	77.98	27^th	135	80.0%
2009	58.39	67^th	144	53.5%
2010	47.03	97^th	150	35.3%
2011	61.77	60^th	141	57.4%
2012	82.41	13^th	143	90.9%
2013	27.83	118^th	144	18.1%
2015	85.55	14^th	133	89.5%
2016	84.51	9^th	141	93.6%
2017	72.80	29^th	137	78.8%
2018	71.23	33^rd	138	76.1%
2019	69.23	34^th	135	74.8%
2021	69.36	30^th	140	78.6%
2022	72.98	36^th	134	73.1%
2023	82.80	16^th	138	88.4%
2024	72.20	33^rd	141	76.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Sioux Valley High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	77.02	12^th	82	85.4%
2019	36.84	58^th	83	30.1%
2021	66.76	28^th	89	68.5%
2022	73.57	20^th	84	76.2%
2023	57.18	40^th	95	57.9%
2024	72.65	20^th	93	78.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Sioux Valley High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	63.43	42^nd	90	53.3%
2019	95.13	2^nd	88	97.7%
2021	68.76	22^nd	89	75.3%
2022	60.82	33^rd	87	62.1%
2023	93.04	3^rd	96	96.9%
2024	65.52	36^th	107	66.4%

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Rank History for White students at Sioux Valley High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	57.53	52^nd	123	57.7%
2019	67.19	34^th	123	72.4%
2021	76.57	19^th	129	85.3%
2022	63.61	48^th	123	61.0%
2023	77.72	16^th	121	86.8%
2024	71.69	30^th	125	76.0%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sioux Valley High School - 01

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	162	162
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	171	171
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	177	177
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	177	177
1993	193	2	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	202
1994	200	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	204
1995	229	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
1996	229	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
1997	235	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
1998	220	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	225
1999	229	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	233
2000	232	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	236
2001	218	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	221
2002	193	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	195
2003	193	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	195
2004	176	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
2005	170	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
2006	166	1	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	175
2007	165	1	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	173
2008	178	1	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	186
2009	186	1	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	193
2010	183	0	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	189
2011	186	0	5	0	1	0	0	0	192
2012	166	0	4	1	1	0	0	0	172
2013	163	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	167
2014	177	0	1	4	1	0	0	0	183
2015	196	0	2	3	4	0	0	0	205
2016	193	0	2	6	2	0	0	0	203
2017	187	1	1	14	2	0	1	0	206
2018	185	0	3	9	2	0	3	0	202
2019	179	0	3	10	0	0	5	0	197
2020	184	0	2	11	0	0	9	0	206
2021	175	0	2	10	0	0	9	0	196
2022	175	2	0	12	0	0	8	0	197
2023	203	2	0	11	0	0	8	0	224
2024	188	2	0	9	1	0	6	0	206

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sioux Valley High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	162	12.6	12.8	n/a
1990	171	17.7	9.6	n/a
1991	177	16.7	10.5	n/a
1992	177	16.7	10.5	n/a
1993	202	13.7	14.7	n/a
1994	204	13.7	14.9	n/a
1995	230	14.5	15.9	n/a
1996	230	14.5	15.9	n/a
1997	239	15.5	15.4	10.9
1998	225	14.6	15.4	15.6
1999	233	16.6	14.0	16.7
2000	236	16.0	14.8	14.4
2001	221	15.2	14.5	12.2
2002	195	13.5	14.4	10.8
2003	195	13.5	14.4	10.8
2004	178	13.7	13.0	14
2005	173	13.4	12.9	10.4
2006	175	13.2	13.3	18.9
2007	173	13.2	13.1	5.8
2008	186	13.8	13.5	5.9
2009	193	13.7	14.1	13
2010	189	13.9	13.6	14.3
2011	192	13.6	14.1	18.2
2012	172	13.0	13.1	18
2013	167	12.5	13.3	15
2014	183	12.1	15.0	18.6
2015	205	12.0	17.0	17.1
2016	203	12.0	16.9	22.7
2017	206	12.3	16.6	18.9
2018	202	13.3	15.1	19.8
2019	197	12.4	15.8	11.7
2020	206	12.6	16.3	13.1
2021	196	12.7	15.3	10.2
2022	197	12.6	15.5	3
2023	224	12.4	18.0	10.3
2024	206	13.7	14.9	8.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sioux Valley High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	162	12.6	12.8	n/a
1990	171	17.7	9.6	n/a
1991	177	16.7	10.5	n/a
1992	177	16.7	10.5	n/a
1993	202	13.7	14.7	n/a
1994	204	13.7	14.9	n/a
1995	230	14.5	15.9	n/a
1996	230	14.5	15.9	n/a
1997	239	15.5	15.4	10.9
1998	225	14.6	15.4	15.6
1999	233	16.6	14.0	16.7
2000	236	16.0	14.8	14.4
2001	221	15.2	14.5	12.2
2002	195	13.5	14.4	10.8
2003	195	13.5	14.4	10.8
2004	178	13.7	13.0	14
2005	173	13.4	12.9	10.4
2006	175	13.2	13.3	18.9
2007	173	13.2	13.1	5.8
2008	186	13.8	13.5	5.9
2009	193	13.7	14.1	13
2010	189	13.9	13.6	14.3
2011	192	13.6	14.1	18.2
2012	172	13.0	13.1	18
2013	167	12.5	13.3	15
2014	183	12.1	15.0	18.6
2015	205	12.0	17.0	17.1
2016	203	12.0	16.9	22.7
2017	206	12.3	16.6	18.9
2018	202	13.3	15.1	19.8
2019	197	12.4	15.8	11.7
2020	206	12.6	16.3	13.1
2021	196	12.7	15.3	10.2
2022	197	12.6	15.5	3
2023	224	12.4	18.0	10.3
2024	206	13.7	14.9	8.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sioux Valley High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$55 (0.6%)	$8,901 (99.4%)	$8,956
2021	$288 (2.8%)	$9,822 (97.2%)	$10,109
2022	$314 (3.1%)	$9,876 (96.9%)	$10,190
2023	$103 (1.0%)	$9,847 (99.0%)	$9,951

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sioux Valley High School - 01

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 16^th of 138 High schools	13.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Valley High School - 01)	67.4	77.8	10.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Valley School District 05-5)	67.4	77.8	10.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Valley High School - 01)	55.1	48.9	6.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Valley School District 05-5)	55.1	48.9	6.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Sioux Valley High School - 01)	40	71.1	31.1%
11th Grade Science (Sioux Valley School District 05-5)	40	71.1	31.1%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	197	224	13.7%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	10	11	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	179	203	13.4%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.7%	10.3%	1.4%

Schools Near Sioux Valley High School - 01

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sioux Valley High School - 01	Public	9-12	200 Hansina Ave	Volga	57071	Brookings County	Sioux Valley School District 05-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 627-5657	206	14	14.9	8.3%	188 (91.3%)	2 (1.0%)	9 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	72.2	33^rd of 141 public high schools	76.6%		82.8	16^th of 138 public high schools	88.4%	17	62.2		51.4		62.2		$9,951	$103	$9,847
Brookings High School - 01	Public	9-12	530 Elm Ave	Brookings	57006	Brookings County	Brookings School District 05-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 696-4100	1,028	60	17.2	16.2%	809 (78.7%)	33 (3.2%)	82 (8.0%)	35 (3.4%)	19 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.8%)	54.9	66^th of 141 public high schools	53.2%		64.9	43^rd of 138 public high schools	68.8%	23	64.6	63.9	42.2	41.9	43.5	43.2	$10,549	$655	$9,893
Arlington High School - 01	Public	9-12	306 S Main St	Arlington	57212	Kingsbury County	Arlington School District 38-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 983-5598	86	9	9.9	16.3%	76 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	66.9	42^nd of 141 public high schools	70.2%		42.2	87^th of 138 public high schools	37.0%	45	71.4		66.7		38.1		$14,339	$91	$14,249
Spring Lake Colony High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	21727 452nd Ave	Arlington	57212	Kingsbury County	Oldham-Ramona-Rutland 39-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(605) 482-8244	14	0	155.5		14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Deubrook High School - 01	Public	9-12	100 School Ave	White	57276	Brookings County	Deubrook Area School District 05-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 629-1114	107	9	11.6	11.2%	100 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	47.4	78^th of 141 public high schools	44.7%		72	28^th of 138 public high schools	79.7%	50	43.8		31.3		68.8		$11,999	$1,020	$10,980
Oldham-Ramona-Rutland High School	Public	9-12	102 School St	Rutland	57057	Lake County	Oldham-Ramona-Rutland 39-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 586-4352	77	10	7.3	35.1%	73 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)	57.2		14.3		42.9
Estelline High School - 01	Public	9-12	708 Davis Ave	Estelline	57234	Hamlin County	Estelline School District 28-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 873-2201	86	9	9.7	23.3%	76 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	33.2	99^th of 141 public high schools	29.8%		62	53^rd of 138 public high schools	61.6%	46	54.6	52.2	27.3	26.1	40.9	39.1	$16,125	$422	$15,703

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