Brandon Valley High School

Brandon Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
301 S Splitrock Blvd,  Brandon, SD
Brandon Valley School District
4.0
1,356 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
580
Verbal
640
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
76%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17%
State Average
29.3%
Science
6.6%
State Average
21.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
441:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
87.8%
Black
3.7%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best HS For Athletes in South Dakota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
South Dakota State University 305 Students
University of South Dakota 276 Students
Augustana University 180 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 116 Students
University of Sioux Falls 86 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 82 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 72 Students
University of Iowa 70 Students
North Dakota State University 68 Students
Southeast Technical College 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 92 Students
Business 70 Students
Nursing 67 Students
Psychology 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Elementary Education 33 Students
Education 32 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 30 Students
Accounting 25 Students
Computer Science 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 210 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/3/2025
Going to Brandon Valley High School has been a great experience. I moved at the end of 8th grade, so freshman year was my first year in the Brandon Valley district. All of the teachers are super welcoming, nice, and understanding. I also appreciate the counselors there. They work very hard and have made my four years very smooth.
5.0 Senior
10/31/2024
My experience at Brandon Valley High School has been great. The staff and faculty is fantastic at what they do and very sincere and genuine in their care for each student. I truly feel like I'm being set up for success by attending BVHS. I have so many great memories from every class during my time in high school. I took a new building trades class this year (they are hoping to continue to expand the number of CTE class offerings over the next 5-10 years), and I just have so much fun every day, have made lots of new friends, and I'm learning a lot about carpentry. BVHS is the best high school in the state.
4.0 Junior
1/10/2024
The schools not bad, I wish there were more AP classes as there are only 2. Some of the students are friendly but a lot aren't. If you don't play one of the main sports like football or basketball people will judge you for it.

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Brandon Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Brandon, SD, in the Brandon neighborhood, and is served by the Brandon Valley School District in South Dakota. The school has a total enrollment of 1,356 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Brandon Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $412,358. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92, Education & Integration Services, Cornerstone School, and more. Learn more about what Brandon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brandon Valley High School.

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