Sioux Valley High School - 01

www.svs.k12.sd.us

214 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.

214

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sioux Valley High School - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

White
192 (89.7%)
Hispanic
11 (5.1%)
Two or More
7 (3.3%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
American Indian
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:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 62

Grade 10 55

Grade 11 60

Grade 12 37