Dakota Valley High School - 01

Dakota Valley School District 61-8
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
448 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dakota Valley High School, located in North Sioux City, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Dakota Valley School District. The school is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and extracurricular involvement. By leveraging its location near the tri-state border, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career success, supported by a faculty committed to student development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Dakota Valley High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and fine arts opportunities. The institution places a strong value on school spirit and student engagement, aiming to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute to their communities. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for district activities and remains dedicated to maintaining strong communication and transparency through its official website and administrative leadership.
448
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    360 (80.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    36 (8.0 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (5.1 %)
  • Black
    10 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    9 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9 %)
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: Dakota Valley School District 61-8
Phone: (605)422-3820
Website: http://www.dvschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 9 115
Grade 10 126
Grade 11 118
Grade 12 89
Gender Ratio
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