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.
297
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tri-Valley High School - 01
Demographic Student Count
White263
Hispanic15
Black13
Two or More4
American Indian2
  • White
    263 (88.6%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.1%)
  • Black
    13 (4.4%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    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: 297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Grade 9 80
Grade 10 74
Grade 11 74
Grade 12 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tri-Valley High School - 01
Grade Student Count
Grade 980
Grade 1074
Grade 1174
Grade 1269
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tri-Valley High School - 01
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14247.8%
Male15552.2%