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
1,345 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
630
Verbal
670
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
76%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
5
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
15.8%
State Average
29%
Science
49%
State Average
40.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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%
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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 296 Students
University of South Dakota 272 Students
Augustana University 174 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 113 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 83 Students
University of Sioux Falls 80 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 69 Students
University of Iowa 68 Students
North Dakota State University 65 Students
Northern State University 61 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 91 Students
Business 71 Students
Nursing 66 Students
Psychology 57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Education 37 Students
Elementary Education 30 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 24 Students
Accounting 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 208 Reviews
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.
5.0 Senior
8/27/2024
I have only had two teachers who I didn't like. One got better, and the other left the school. The teachers are amazing, the classes are good, it prepares you for college, and our marching band rocks.
5.0 Senior
2/22/2024
I have attended Brandon for this past year and I have been thoroughly impressed with the academics and the environment throughout these few months. I have also been happy with the college readiness they have been preparing us for. It has been a great experience to go through.
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