Sioux Valley High School - 01

Sioux Valley School District 05-5
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
224 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sioux Valley High School, located in Volga, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Sioux Valley School District. As a community-focused school, it provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, blending core academic subjects with opportunities for vocational training, athletics, and extracurricular involvement, all supported by a faculty committed to student success and development.

In addition to its classroom initiatives, Sioux Valley High School plays a central role in the social and civic life of the Volga community. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that encourages character development, school spirit, and community engagement. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, the institution aims to provide students with the personalized attention necessary to excel, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future while remaining connected to the values of their community.
224
Total Students
12.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    203 (90.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (4.9 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (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: Sioux Valley School District 05-5
Phone: (605)627-5657
Website: http://www.svs.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 75
Grade 10 42
Grade 11 51
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Brookings High School - 01
Brookings School District 05-1
Charter School 1,050 Students
530 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006 (7.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th