Brandon Valley High School

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Brandon Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
301 S Splitrock Blvd,  Brandon, SD
Brandon Valley School District
4.0
1,381 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
590
Verbal
650
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

Source: GreatSchools
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
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
85.3%
Hispanic
4.2%
Black
4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
1.1%
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 307 Students
University of South Dakota 283 Students
Augustana University 186 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 112 Students
University of Sioux Falls 86 Students
University of Iowa 78 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 76 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 75 Students
North Dakota State University 70 Students
Southeast Technical College 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 91 Students
Business 78 Students
Psychology 70 Students
Nursing 69 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 34 Students
Elementary Education 34 Students
Education 30 Students
Accounting 26 Students
Computer Science 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 199 Reviews
1.0 Alum
2/9/2025
I absolutely hated my time at Brandon. I was a transfer student and I can say with everything in me, if you do not grow up in the Brandon school district it is the worst district to switch to.
1.0 Freshman
1/16/2024
I hate going here. Everyone who goes here is racist and just disgusting in general. I am not a poc but I have seen lots of racism towards poc. There is also a lot of drama, and bullying.
5.0 Senior
2/15/2023
It is a great school, there are a lot of opportunities for students to learn about what they like and the teachers make sure you understand what is going on before moving on and teach us how to be prepared for the future.

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,381 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% 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 1240 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $418,353. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92, Brandon Valley Middle School, Brandon Valley Intermediate 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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