Brandon Valley High School - 01

www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us

1,345 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brandon Valley High School, located in Brandon, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Brandon Valley School District. The school is known for fostering a strong community atmosphere while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce success. With a commitment to both intellectual growth and character development, the institution offers a diverse range of core subjects, advanced placement opportunities, and elective courses tailored to meet the varying interests of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Brandon Valley High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a wide array of athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. These activities are central to the school culture, encouraging students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Brandon community, the school aims to cultivate responsible, high-achieving graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to society.

1,345

Total Students

63.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brandon Valley High School - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,181
Hispanic	41
Black	50
Asian	21
Two or More	43
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,181 (87.8 %)
Black
50 (3.7 %)
Two or More
43 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
41 (3.0 %)
Asian
21 (1.6 %)
American Indian
7 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Phone:	(605)582-3211
Website:	http://www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 354

Grade 10 364

Grade 11 319

Grade 12 308