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Sioux Valley High School - 01

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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:
33rd of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,951 Help


Feeder schools for Sioux Valley High School - 01:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  224

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.3% Help


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Compare Details Sioux Valley High School - 01 ranks better than 76.6% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.2. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 33rd of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Sioux Valley High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Sioux Valley School District 05-5:

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


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Rank History for Sioux Valley High School - 01

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.88 13th 133 90.2%
2004 58.91 61st 132 53.8%
2005 71.44 38th 137 72.3%
2006 49.61 73rd 136 46.3%
2007 83.28 14th 141 90.1%
2008 77.98 27th 135 80.0%
2009 58.39 67th 144 53.5%
2010 47.03 97th 150 35.3%
2011 61.77 60th 141 57.4%
2012 82.41 13th 143 90.9%
2013 27.83 118th 144 18.1%
2015 85.55 14th 133 89.5%
2016 84.51 9th 141 93.6%
2017 72.80 29th 137 78.8%
2018 71.23 33rd 138 76.1%
2019 69.23 34th 135 74.8%
2021 69.36 30th 140 78.6%
2022 72.98 36th 134 73.1%
2023 82.80 16th 138 88.4%
2024 72.20 33rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.02 12th 82 85.4%
2019 36.84 58th 83 30.1%
2021 66.76 28th 89 68.5%
2022 73.57 20th 84 76.2%
2023 57.18 40th 95 57.9%
2024 72.65 20th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.43 42nd 90 53.3%
2019 95.13 2nd 88 97.7%
2021 68.76 22nd 89 75.3%
2022 60.82 33rd 87 62.1%
2023 93.04 3rd 96 96.9%
2024 65.52 36th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.53 52nd 123 57.7%
2019 67.19 34th 123 72.4%
2021 76.57 19th 129 85.3%
2022 63.61 48th 123 61.0%
2023 77.72 16th 121 86.8%
2024 71.69 30th 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.

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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

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

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

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 Sioux Valley High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 34th of 135 High schoolsRanks 16th 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)67.477.8
 10.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Valley School District 05-5)67.477.8
 10.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Valley High School - 01)55.148.9
 6.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Valley School District 05-5)55.148.9
 6.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Sioux Valley High School - 01)4071.1
 31.1%
   11th Grade Science (Sioux Valley School District 05-5)4071.1
 31.1%
   11th Grade Science (South Dakota)36.451.8
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students197224
 13.7%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1011
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White179203
 13.4%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.7%10.3%
 1.4%

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

Students at Sioux Valley High School - 01 are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended Sioux Valley High School - 01.


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