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Brandon Valley High School - 01 vs. Garretson High School - 01

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School Overview

School
Brandon Valley High School - 01
301 S Splitrock Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
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10/
10
Top 5%
Garretson High School - 01
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Brandon Valley High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Garretson High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,356 students in grades 9-12, Brandon Valley High School - 01 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 136 students in grades 9-12, Garretson High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,356 students
136 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brandon Valley High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garretson High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brandon Valley High School - 01.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garretson High School - 01.
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brandon Valley High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garretson High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brandon Valley High School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Garretson High School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garretson School District 49-4 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#22 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 5%)
#555 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brandon Valley High School - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Garretson High School - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in SD)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brandon Valley High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garretson High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garretson School District 49-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brandon Valley High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garretson High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garretson School District 49-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 5% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brandon Valley High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garretson High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Garretson School District 49-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
97%
(Top 1% in SD)
≥90%
(Top 10% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Brandon Valley High School - 01 with the average graduation rate observed in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Garretson High School - 01 with the average graduation rate observed in the Garretson School District 49-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brandon Valley High School - 01 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Garretson High School - 01 by grade.
Grade 9 Students
362
36
Grade 10 Students
364
31
Grade 11 Students
332
43
Grade 12 Students
298
26

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brandon Valley High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Garretson High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Garretson School District 49-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brandon Valley High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garretson High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garretson School District 49-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brandon Valley High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Garretson High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garretson School District 49-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brandon Valley High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Garretson High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garretson School District 49-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% White
86%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brandon Valley High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Garretson High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garretson School District 49-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brandon Valley High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Garretson High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garretson School District 49-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.26
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brandon Valley High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Garretson High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garretson School District 49-4 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brandon Valley High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Garretson High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garretson School District 49-4 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brandon Valley High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Garretson High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garretson School District 49-4 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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