Dakota Valley High School - 01

1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049

www.dvschools.com

431 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.

431

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dakota Valley High School - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	36
Black	10
Asian	7
Two or More	21
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	6

White
344 (79.8%)
Hispanic
36 (8.4%)
Two or More
21 (4.9%)
Black
10 (2.3%)
Asian
7 (1.6%)
American Indian
7 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.4%)

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:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
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 9 104

Grade 10 115

Grade 11 107

Grade 12 105