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Dakota Valley High School - 01

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Dakota Valley High School - 01 ranks 30 th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 South Dakota High Schools

Better than 82% of South Dakota high schools

Summary

Dakota Valley High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in North Sioux City, South Dakota. The school is part of the Dakota Valley School District 61-8, which is ranked 23 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dakota Valley High School - 01 has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in South Dakota, with a current ranking of 30 out of 166 high schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating strong academic performance and student outcomes. This is reflected in the school's high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, which exceed the state averages. Additionally, Dakota Valley High School - 01 has maintained high graduation rates and low dropout rates, outperforming the state average.

Interestingly, the closest neighboring high school, Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01, is also a high-performing school, ranked 10th out of 166 South Dakota high schools for the 2024-2025 school year. While Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 has slightly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, Dakota Valley High School - 01 has higher proficiency in Science. Both schools have maintained strong graduation rates and low dropout rates, indicating a shared commitment to student success.

431

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,756

Per pupil spending ?

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049

(605) 422-3820

District: Dakota Valley School District 61-8

Feeder schools for Dakota Valley High School - 01:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Two or more races:

4.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (59% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of South Dakota high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the South Dakota average (86%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

South Dakota avg50%

30^th of 166

South Dakota public high schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 147Dakota Valley School District 61-8 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	75.5	30 of 166	81.9%	★★★★☆
2024	71.5	34 of 141	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	68.8	36 of 138	73.9%	★★★★☆
2022	75.8	32 of 134	76.1%	★★★★☆
2021	70.7	27 of 140	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	78.8	22 of 135	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	76.0	20 of 138	85.5%	★★★★☆
2017	83.5	13 of 137	90.5%	★★★★★
2016	78.9	18 of 141	87.2%	★★★★☆
2015	81.6	21 of 133	84.2%	★★★★☆
2013	54.2	79 of 144	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	64.5	59 of 143	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.4	34 of 141	75.9%	★★★★☆
2010	61.9	64 of 150	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	24.7	123 of 144	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	56.7	62 of 135	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.4	64 of 141	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	78.4	24 of 136	82.4%	★★★★☆
2005	33.7	104 of 137	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	30.4	108 of 132	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2003	55.7	67 of 133	49.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	62.5	14 of 39	64.1%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	61.8	8 of 31	74.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	71.9	4 of 45	91.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	64.0	58 of 164	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.1	41 of 93	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.4	18 of 95	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	59.2	35 of 84	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.4	43 of 89	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.3	11 of 83	86.7%	★★★★☆
2018	74.0	17 of 82	79.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	41.3	44 of 81	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	83.6	2 of 15	86.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	50.2	73 of 154	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.2	15 of 44	65.9%	★★★★☆
2018	29.0	39 of 53	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	78.8	25 of 162	84.6%	★★★★☆
2024	80.6	14 of 107	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	59.7	39 of 96	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.1	16 of 87	81.6%	★★★★☆
2021	79.3	13 of 89	85.4%	★★★★☆
2019	77.1	18 of 88	79.5%	★★★★☆
2018	75.0	13 of 90	85.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	80.3	12 of 89	86.5%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	84.5	7 of 83	91.6%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	41.5	70 of 140	50.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	75.2	25 of 158	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	66.5	40 of 125	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.9	28 of 121	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	70.7	38 of 123	69.1%	★★★★☆
2021	71.4	25 of 129	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	78.4	20 of 123	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	64.6	39 of 123	68.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Native American (2025)92nd percentile+10 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)91st percentile+9 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)87th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)85th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)84th percentile~ school

Asian (2025)74th percentile-8 vs school

Female (2025)65th percentile-17 vs school

African American (2025)64th percentile-18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)53rd percentile-29 vs school

Special Education (2025)50th percentile-32 vs school

Hispanic (2025)46th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts76%+13 vs state

Science56%+7 vs state

Mathematics46%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dakota Valley High School - 01	Public	9-12	1150 Northshore Dr	North Sioux City	57049	Union County	Dakota Valley School District 61-8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 422-3820	431	26	16.4	13.2%	344 (79.8%)	10 (2.3%)	36 (8.4%)	7 (1.6%)	7 (1.6%)	6 (1.4%)	21 (4.9%)	75.5	30^th of 166 public high schools	81.9%		71.5	34^th of 141 public high schools	75.9%	4	76.5	46.1	55.9	$12,756	$583	$12,174
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01	Public	9-12	402 S Douglas St	Elk Point	57025	Union County	Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 356-5901	212	15	13.6	15.1%	195 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	86.4	10^th of 166 public high schools	94.0%		91.1	5^th of 141 public high schools	96.5%	5	77.8	53.7	74.1	$14,603	$660	$13,943

Frequently Asked Questions about Dakota Valley High School - 01

What is the racial makeup of Dakota Valley High School - 01?

Students at Dakota Valley High School - 01 are 80% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Dakota Valley High School - 01?

In the 2024-25 school year, 431 students attended Dakota Valley High School - 01.

What schools feed into Dakota Valley High School - 01?

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

What district is Dakota Valley High School - 01 in?

Dakota Valley School District 61-8

Is Dakota Valley High School - 01 a good school?

Dakota Valley High School - 01 ranks 30^th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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