Brandon Valley High School
- Public
- BRANDON, SD
Public School
Brandon Valley High School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- BRANDON, SD
- Rating 4.02 out of 5 230 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade B
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Brandon Valley High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
82%
Percent Proficient - Math
62%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1240
10 responses
Average ACT
26
353 responses
AP Enrollment
3%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade A
Median Household Income
$96,367
National
$69,021Median Rent
$884
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$264,000
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 24 responsesPoll
79%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 24 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,319
Free or Reduced Lunch
5%
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 24 responses83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 24 responses83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 24 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$49,540
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 32 responses84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 32 responses75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 32 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$9,699 / year
National
$12,23981%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 32 responses56%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 32 responses59%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 32 responsesSimilar Schools
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Brandon Valley High School Reviews
Rating 4.02 out of 5 230 reviews
Brandon Valley was extremely understanding and inclusive toward its students. The district provided everyone with amazing opportunities to help in nearly every aspect of life. Being both a fine arts member and athlete I felt that the school district put a genuine emphasis on the importance of both during my time there. Mental health was also a major factor during high school and the awareness and thought that much of the faculty put into it was highly appreciated. Brandon Valley is a highly accredited school for a reason, the school was a positive environment without being lackadaisical with their rules and how they need to be followed. Overall I would recommend any parent who may be on the fence about where to send their child to school to look into the home of the lynx and really appreciate their attention to what may seem like the little things that improve on the little things in education. Brandon Valley is inclusive and a healthy place to grow and learn.
The staff at Brandon Valley High School were so helpful to me during some of the roughest years of my life. I have always struggled with math, but my teachers never gave up on me and I was able to get the hang of more and more with their support. Brandon is a great school district and is a very safe, smart choice for your kids!
Overall, it's pretty nice for a public school. There are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. The teachers are generally decent. There are many areas for improvement. The environment isn't very welcoming for new students and the students can be very exclusive. As a member of the high school's Fine Arts programs, it is very disappointing to see that sports and athletes are valued more. I cannot imagine what this school is like for students of color. I know that slurs and racist comments have been said. It is also harder for LGBTQ+ kids, as a good chunk of students are not accepting and are homophobic. People aren't always respectful of pronouns. There are only a few college classes and it would be nice if there were more of them. Different areas of the school are better kept than others and some bathrooms seem to get cleaned minimally. It has been a generally mediocre school, but this is from the perspective of a white cis gendered individual.