Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#202 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
8%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92's ranking?
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92 is ranked #202 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92?
The graduation rate of Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92?
20 students attend Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92?
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92 offer ?
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92 part of?
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92 is part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2.
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