School Overview
Tri-Valley High School, located in Colton, South Dakota, serves as the secondary education hub for the Tri-Valley School District. Situated in a rural community just northwest of Sioux Falls, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and student involvement. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the institution focuses on personalized instruction, helping students prepare for post-secondary education and career readiness through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular offerings.

Beyond its core academic program, Tri-Valley High School is a central pillar of the local community, promoting a strong school spirit centered around its athletic and extracurricular programs. The school district places a high value on community engagement and transparency, utilizing its official website to keep parents and residents informed about district policies, board meetings, and ongoing school events. As a growing district in a rural setting, Tri-Valley remains committed to balancing traditional values with modern educational standards to support the diverse needs of its student body.
276
Total Students
19.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tri-Valley High School - 01
Demographic Student Count
White247
Hispanic17
Black4
Asian2
Two or More3
American Indian3
  • White
    247 (89.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (6.2 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tri-Valley School District 49-6
Phone: (605)446-3538
Website: http://www.tri-valley.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Grade 9 76
Grade 10 80
Grade 11 52
Grade 12 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tri-Valley High School - 01
Grade Student Count
Grade 976
Grade 1080
Grade 1152
Grade 1268
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tri-Valley High School - 01
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13047.1%
Male14652.9%