Enrollment
214
High
DISTRICT 247 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SIOUX VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 05-5·NCES 466630000612
Sioux Valley High School - 01
200 Hansina Ave, Volga, SD 57071 · (605) 627-5657 · Brookings County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL214 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
12%
25 students
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 62 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 55 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 60 | 28% |
| Grade 12 | 37 | 17% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 53% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Sioux Valley School District 05-5. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Valley High School - 01 this school | 214 | 11.7% | N/A |
| Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 Elk Point | 212 | 15.1% | N/A |
| Deuel High School - 01 Clear Lake | 176 | 15.3% | N/A |
| Miller High School - 01 Miller | 141 | 11.3% | N/A |
| Parker High School - 01 Parker | 141 | 15.6% | N/A |
| Dell Rapids High School - 01 Dell Rapids | 315 | 16.5% | N/A |
Matched among South Dakota high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Sioux Valley High School - 01 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 214 | #38 of 173 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.5:1 | #25 of 43 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.1% | #34 of 43 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 11.7% | #78 of 80 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.9% | #22 of 29 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
214
+18 (+9%) vs 2020
+21% since 1990-91, when it was 177
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
was 16.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 214 | 13 | 16.5:1 | 12% (25) |
| 2023-24 | 206 | 13.8 | 14.9:1 | 8% (17) |
| 2022-23 | 224 | 12.4 | 18.0:1 | 10% (23) |
| 2020-21 | 196 | 12 | 16.3:1 | 10% (20) |
| 2017-18 | 202 | 13.3 | 15.1:1 | 20% (40) |
| 2015-16 | 203 | 12 | 16.9:1 | 23% (46) |
| 2010-11 | 192 | 13 | 14.8:1 | 18% (35) |
| 2000-01 | 221 | 15 | 14.7:1 | 12% (27) |
| 1990-91 | 177 | 16 | 11.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sioux Valley High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (202 to 214); teachers down 3% (13.3 to 13).
About Sioux Valley High School - 01
Sioux Valley High School - 01 is a medium-sized high school in Volga, South Dakota, one of the schools in Sioux Valley School District 05-5. Grades offered run from 9 through 12, with 214 students enrolled.
Sioux Valley High School - 01 is part of Sioux Valley School District 05-5, where 3 schools serve 742 students.
Sioux Valley High School - 01's enrollment is 90% White. Next come 5% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. County-wide, about 88% of residents are White. The school's diversity index is 19%, meaning two students picked at random have a 19% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school reports 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 16.5 students per teacher. That is 4.1 students per teacher below the 20.6:1 average for high schools in South Dakota. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 12% of students. Among public schools in Brookings County, the average eligibility rate is 20%.
Census Bureau estimates for Brookings County show that the median household income is $70,064, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 43%, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. Sioux Valley High School - 01 is one of 21 public schools in the county.
The closest public school to Sioux Valley High School - 01 is Sioux Valley Elementary - 02, less than a tenth of a mile away. Sioux Valley High School - 01 is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Distant: in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The school enrolled 214 students in 2024-25, 18 more than the 196 it had in 2020-21.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Brookings County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
35,353
Census ACS
Median income
$70,064
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
4,921 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sioux Valley School District 05-5
- Sioux Valley Elementary - 02Elementary · 372 students
- Sioux Valley Middle School - 04Middle · 156 students
Other schools in Volga
- Sioux Valley Elementary - 02Elementary · 372 students
- Sioux Valley Middle School - 04Middle · 156 students
Nearby schools
- Sioux Valley Elementary - 020.0 mi · 372
- Sioux Valley Middle School - 040.0 mi · 156
- Medary Elementary - 056.5 mi · 358
- Dakota Prairie Elementary - 076.6 mi · 509
- Brookings High School - 016.9 mi · 979
- Hillcrest Elementary - 047.1 mi · 316
Frequently asked questions
About Sioux Valley High School - 01How many students attend Sioux Valley High School - 01?
Sioux Valley High School - 01 enrolls approximately 214 students in grades 09-12.
Is Sioux Valley High School - 01 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Sioux Valley High School - 01 is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Sioux Valley High School - 01?
Approximately 16.5:1 students per teacher at Sioux Valley High School - 01.
What is the student diversity at Sioux Valley High School - 01?
Student demographics at Sioux Valley High School - 01 are roughly 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is Sioux Valley High School - 01 public or private?
Sioux Valley High School - 01 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sioux Valley School District 05-5.
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