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Dakota Valley High School - 01

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Dakota Valley High School - 01 is a public high school located in North Sioux City, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 448 students. The school is part of the Dakota Valley School District 61-8, which is ranked 16th out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dakota Valley High School - 01 consistently ranks among the top high schools in South Dakota, with a statewide ranking between 13th and 41st over the past 10 years. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is impressive, with 11th-grade students consistently scoring higher than the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Compared to the nearby Elk Point-Jefferson High School, Dakota Valley High School - 01 has slightly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but higher proficiency rates in Science. The school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.1% to 97.8% over the past three school years, and its dropout rates are low, ranging from 0.6% to 1.3% over the same period.

Dakota Valley High School - 01 has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.62% to 7.59% over the past three school years. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is strong, with a ranking between 15th and 39th out of 53-54 South Dakota high schools in 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. The school's per-student spending has increased from $8,723 in 2019-2020 to $10,584 in 2022-2023, and its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 16.1 to 17.2 over the past three school years.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1150 Northshore Dr
       North Sioux City, SD  57049

(605) 422-3820

District: Dakota Valley School District 61-8

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,584 Help


Feeder schools for Dakota Valley High School - 01:

Elementary:    Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
    Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
Middle:    Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  459

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
9.2%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.3% Help


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Compare Details Dakota Valley High School - 01 ranks better than 75.9% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dakota Valley High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), Hispanic (9.2%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dakota Valley High School - 01 is 18.1. (See more...)
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Compare Dakota Valley High School - 01 employs 25.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dakota Valley High School - 01 is $10,584.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dakota Valley High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Dakota Valley High School - 01 34th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Dakota Valley High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Dakota Valley School District 61-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Dakota Valley School District 61-8 16th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dakota Valley High School - 01

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.70 67th 133 49.6%
2004 30.43 108th 132 18.2%
2005 33.72 104th 137 24.1%
2006 78.40 24th 136 82.4%
2007 60.40 64th 141 54.6%
2008 56.69 62nd 135 54.1%
2009 24.66 123rd 144 14.6%
2010 61.89 64th 150 57.3%
2011 74.39 34th 141 75.9%
2012 64.50 59th 143 58.7%
2013 54.23 79th 144 45.1%
2015 81.64 21st 133 84.2%
2016 78.86 18th 141 87.2%
2017 83.51 13th 137 90.5%
2018 76.00 20th 138 85.5%
2019 78.75 22nd 135 83.7%
2021 70.72 27th 140 80.7%
2022 75.82 32nd 134 76.1%
2023 68.84 36th 138 73.9%
2024 71.45 34th 141 75.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dakota Valley High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.95 39th 53 26.4%
2019 57.22 15th 44 65.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Dakota Valley High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.00 17th 82 79.3%
2019 78.29 11th 83 86.7%
2021 57.39 43rd 89 51.7%
2022 59.21 35th 84 58.3%
2023 71.43 18th 95 81.1%
2024 57.11 41st 93 55.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Dakota Valley High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.02 13th 90 85.6%
2019 77.08 18th 88 79.5%
2021 79.33 13th 89 85.4%
2022 81.11 16th 87 81.6%
2023 59.67 39th 96 59.4%
2024 80.62 14th 107 86.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dakota Valley High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.58 2nd 15 86.7%
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Rank History for White students at Dakota Valley High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.60 39th 123 68.3%
2019 78.42 20th 123 83.7%
2021 71.43 25th 129 80.6%
2022 70.72 38th 123 69.1%
2023 68.87 28th 121 76.9%
2024 66.52 40th 125 68.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Dakota 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 180 180
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 178 178
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 188 188
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 188 188
1993 188 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1994 207 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1995 174 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1996 174 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1997 198 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 201
1998 212 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 216
1999 203 0 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 214
2000 225 0 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 237
2001 230 0 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 242
2002 230 5 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 246
2003 230 5 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 246
2004 231 3 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2005 219 6 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2006 227 3 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2007 235 5 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 254
2008 227 11 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2009 238 10 6 7 3 n/a n/a 0 264
2010 245 12 6 12 3 n/a n/a 0 278
2011 256 6 9 12 7 0 2 0 292
2012 266 4 11 15 7 0 3 0 306
2013 278 7 10 14 5 1 6 0 321
2014 286 5 9 15 4 0 10 0 329
2015 309 2 6 18 5 0 10 0 350
2016 319 2 5 13 2 0 15 0 356
2017 341 3 4 19 4 2 12 0 385
2018 333 8 6 23 4 2 12 0 388
2019 315 13 7 22 6 0 13 0 376
2020 319 10 10 30 7 2 10 0 388
2021 319 9 10 31 8 5 14 0 396
2022 351 7 9 35 8 2 21 0 433
2023 360 10 9 36 6 4 23 0 448
2024 361 11 5 42 8 6 26 0 459

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 Dakota Valley High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 180 12.4 14.5 n/a
1990 178 14.0 12.7 n/a
1991 188 14.9 12.6 n/a
1992 188 14.9 12.6 n/a
1993 188 15.2 12.4 n/a
1994 209 15.1 13.8 n/a
1995 175 15.1 11.6 n/a
1996 175 15.1 11.6 n/a
1997 201 15.5 13.0 9.5
1998 216 16.6 13.0 17.1
1999 214 18.9 11.3 12.1
2000 237 18.3 13.0 19
2001 242 16.9 14.3 12
2002 246 16.9 14.6 12.6
2003 246 16.9 14.6 12.6
2004 246 18.6 13.2 13.4
2005 239 19.4 12.3 17.6
2006 245 19.4 12.6 15.1
2007 254 19.5 13.0 17.3
2008 249 19.4 12.8 16.9
2009 264 19.5 13.5 11.7
2010 278 19.6 14.1 14.7
2011 292 19.8 14.6 13.7
2012 306 20.2 15.1 24.2
2013 321 21.5 14.8 10.6
2014 329 22.1 14.8 16.4
2015 350 22.0 15.9 14.3
2016 356 22.0 16.1 12.4
2017 385 23.5 16.3 14.5
2018 388 24.3 15.9 10.8
2019 376 24.0 15.6 11.4
2020 388 24.0 16.1 9.8
2021 396 24.5 16.1 7.1
2022 433 25.8 16.7 4.6
2023 448 26.0 17.2 7.6
2024 459 25.2 18.1 15.3

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 Dakota Valley High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 180 12.4 14.5 n/a
1990 178 14.0 12.7 n/a
1991 188 14.9 12.6 n/a
1992 188 14.9 12.6 n/a
1993 188 15.2 12.4 n/a
1994 209 15.1 13.8 n/a
1995 175 15.1 11.6 n/a
1996 175 15.1 11.6 n/a
1997 201 15.5 13.0 9.5
1998 216 16.6 13.0 17.1
1999 214 18.9 11.3 12.1
2000 237 18.3 13.0 19
2001 242 16.9 14.3 12
2002 246 16.9 14.6 12.6
2003 246 16.9 14.6 12.6
2004 246 18.6 13.2 13.4
2005 239 19.4 12.3 17.6
2006 245 19.4 12.6 15.1
2007 254 19.5 13.0 17.3
2008 249 19.4 12.8 16.9
2009 264 19.5 13.5 11.7
2010 278 19.6 14.1 14.7
2011 292 19.8 14.6 13.7
2012 306 20.2 15.1 24.2
2013 321 21.5 14.8 10.6
2014 329 22.1 14.8 16.4
2015 350 22.0 15.9 14.3
2016 356 22.0 16.1 12.4
2017 385 23.5 16.3 14.5
2018 388 24.3 15.9 10.8
2019 376 24.0 15.6 11.4
2020 388 24.0 16.1 9.8
2021 396 24.5 16.1 7.1
2022 433 25.8 16.7 4.6
2023 448 26.0 17.2 7.6
2024 459 25.2 18.1 15.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dakota Valley High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $224 (2.6%) $8,499 (97.4%) $8,723
2021 $524 (5.3%) $9,396 (94.7%) $9,920
2022 $517 (5.2%) $9,458 (94.8%) $9,975
2023 $588 (5.6%) $9,997 (94.5%) $10,584

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 135 High schoolsRanks 36th of 138 High schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley High School - 01)79.466.1
 13.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)78.666.1
 12.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley High School - 01)50.547
 3.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)5047
 3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Dakota Valley High School - 01)45.460.9
 15.5%
   11th Grade Science (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)44.960.9
 16%
   11th Grade Science (South Dakota)36.451.8
 15.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dakota Valley High School - 01)79.870.3
 9.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)60.263.9
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.250.4
 2.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Dakota Valley High School - 01)50.549.5
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)53.247.9
 5.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.8
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students376448
 19.1%
African American1310
 23.1%
American Indian66
Asian79
 28.6%
Hispanic2236
 63.6%
Pacific Islander04
White315360
 14.3%
Two or More Races1323
 76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.4%7.6%
 3.8%

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Students at Dakota Valley High School - 01 are 79% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 459 students attended Dakota Valley High School - 01.

Dakota Valley High School - 01 ranks 34th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Dakota Valley High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
Elementary : Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
Middle : Dakota Valley Middle School - 03


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