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Dell Rapids High School - 01 vs. Tri-valley High School - 01

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School Overview

School
Dell Rapids High School - 01
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Tri-valley High School - 01
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, Dell Rapids High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 275 students in grades 9-12, Tri-valley High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
314 students
275 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dell Rapids 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 Tri-valley High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dell Rapids High School - 01.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tri-valley High School - 01.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dell Rapids 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 Tri-valley High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dell Rapids High School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 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 Tri-valley High School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 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

#171 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
#146 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dell Rapids 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 Tri-valley High School - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dell Rapids High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 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 Tri-valley High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-89%
(Top 1% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dell Rapids High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 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 Tri-valley High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dell Rapids High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 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 Tri-valley High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 30% in SD)
90-94%
(Top 5% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dell Rapids High School - 01 with the average graduation rate observed in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 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 Tri-valley High School - 01 with the average graduation rate observed in the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 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 Dell Rapids High School - 01 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tri-valley High School - 01 by grade.
Grade 9 Students
78
75
Grade 10 Students
73
74
Grade 11 Students
97
72
Grade 12 Students
66
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dell Rapids High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 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 Tri-valley High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dell Rapids High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tri-valley High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dell Rapids High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 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 Tri-valley High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dell Rapids High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tri-valley High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dell Rapids High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 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 Tri-valley High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dell Rapids High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 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 Tri-valley High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dell Rapids High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 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 Tri-valley High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 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
9%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dell Rapids High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 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 Tri-valley High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 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
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dell Rapids High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 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 Tri-valley High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 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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