Enrollment
297
High
DISTRICT 238 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TRI-VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-6·NCES 464494000405
Tri-Valley High School - 01
46474 252nd St, Colton, SD 57018 · (605) 446-3538 · Minnehaha County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL297 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
15.2:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
14%
43 students
DISTRICT 20% · 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 | 80 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 74 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 74 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 69 | 23% |
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · 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 Tri-Valley School District 49-6. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Tri-Valley High School - 01
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Valley High School - 01 this school | 297 | 14.5% | N/A |
| West Central High School - 01 Hartford | 408 | 12.3% | N/A |
| Tea Area High School - 03 Tea | 717 | 16.3% | N/A |
| Redfield High School - 01 Redfield | 153 | 19.0% | N/A |
| Canton High School - 01 Canton | 283 | 20.5% | N/A |
| Platte - Geddes High School - 01 Platte | 132 | 12.9% | 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 Tri-Valley High School - 01 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota | In Minnehaha County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 297 | #31 of 173 | #8 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #21 of 43 | #2 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.1% | #32 of 43 | #6 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 14.5% | #67 of 80 | #7 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +16.9% | #10 of 29 | N/A |
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
297
+12 (+4%) vs 2020
+50% since 1990-91, when it was 198
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 15.8:1
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 | 297 | 19.5 | 15.2:1 | 14% (43) |
| 2023-24 | 275 | 19 | 14.5:1 | 10% (27) |
| 2022-23 | 276 | 19.4 | 14.3:1 | 11% (31) |
| 2020-21 | 285 | 18 | 15.8:1 | 13% (36) |
| 2017-18 | 254 | 18.1 | 14.1:1 | 23% (58) |
| 2015-16 | 258 | 18 | 14.3:1 | 24% (63) |
| 2010-11 | 262 | 18 | 14.6:1 | 17% (45) |
| 2000-01 | 276 | 17 | 16.2:1 | 13% (35) |
| 1990-91 | 198 | 13 | 15.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Tri-Valley High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students up 17% (254 to 297); teachers up 8% (18.1 to 19.5).
About Tri-Valley High School - 01
Tri-Valley High School - 01 is classified as a high school. It is located in Colton, South Dakota. A total of 297 students attend the school, which covers grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in South Dakota is about 225 students, so this school is 32% larger than average.
Tri-Valley School District 49-6 has 4 schools and 952 students, and Tri-Valley High School - 01 is one of those schools.
The student body at Tri-Valley High School - 01 is 89% White. Other reported shares: 5% Hispanic and 4% Black. Minnehaha County's residents are about 80% White, 9 points below the school's share. Pick two students at random and there is a 21% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
At Tri-Valley High School - 01, 19.5 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 15.2:1. On average, high schools in South Dakota have 20.6:1, compared with 15.2:1 here. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 14% of enrollment. That is lower than the 42% average for public schools in Minnehaha County.
In Minnehaha County (population about 203,289), the median household income is $76,880, roughly 35% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. There are 83 public schools in Minnehaha County, enrolling about 34,919 students in all.
The next-closest public school is Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02, about 0.2 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 2.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Distant, or in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Over 4 years, Tri-Valley High School - 01's enrollment climbed 4%, to 297.
Discussions about Tri-Valley High School - 01 may include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Minnehaha County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
203,289
Census ACS
Median income
$76,880
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
83
34,919 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Tri-Valley School District 49-6
- Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03Middle · 296 students
- Tri-Valley Elementary in Crooks - 04Elementary · 205 students
- Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02Elementary · 154 students
Other schools in Colton
- Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03Middle · 296 students
- Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02Elementary · 154 students
Other Tri-Valley High schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Tri-Valley High. Tri-Valley High School - 01 is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Tri-Valley High SchoolDresden, OH · 730 students
- Tri-Valley High SchoolDowns, IL · 329 students
Nearby schools
- Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 020.2 mi · 154
- Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 030.2 mi · 296
- Tri-Valley Elementary in Crooks - 047.6 mi · 205
- West Central Middle School - 047.7 mi · 297
- West Central High School - 017.8 mi · 408
- West Central Hartford Elementary - 057.8 mi · 368
Frequently asked questions
About Tri-Valley High School - 01How large is Tri-Valley High School - 01?
Tri-Valley High School - 01 enrolls approximately 297 students in grades 09-12.
Is Tri-Valley High School - 01 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Tri-Valley High School - 01 is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Tri-Valley High School - 01?
Approximately 15.2:1 students per teacher at Tri-Valley High School - 01.
How diverse is Tri-Valley High School - 01?
Tri-Valley High School - 01 reports a student body of 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Tri-Valley High School - 01?
Tri-Valley High School - 01 is overseen by Tri-Valley School District 49-6 in Minnehaha County.
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