Summary:
The Dakota Valley School District 61-8 in South Dakota is home to one high school, Dakota Valley High School - 01, which has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance and student outcomes.
Dakota Valley High School - 01 is a standout school, ranking 34th out of 141 high schools in South Dakota for the 2023-2024 school year and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 93.1% is significantly higher than the state average, and its dropout rate of 0.8% is very low, indicating a high level of student retention and success. Academically, the school outperforms the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for 11th-grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with proficiency rates that are significantly higher than the state averages.
The school's strong performance is likely due to a combination of factors, including effective teaching, a supportive learning environment, and the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.2. Additionally, the school serves a student population with a low percentage (7.59%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively affluent student body. Overall, Dakota Valley High School - 01 is a high-performing institution that provides an exceptional educational experience for its students within the Dakota Valley School District 61-8.
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