- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brandon, SD
Brandon Valley High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Brandon Valley High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 460795000071
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandon Valley High School - 01 earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Brandon · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandon Valley High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 96% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Valley High School - 01 ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Brandon, SD.
School address
District: Brandon Valley School District 49-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460795000071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Brandon Valley High School - 01 held near 1,356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 66.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 460795000071 · Brandon, SD High · MID · TRAD
1,381 enr · 21.9:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 (829 students)
Brandon Valley High School - 01 held near 1,356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 66.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Brandon Valley High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brandon Valley High School - 01
1,381 students
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
829 students
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
759 students
- Brandon Elemen
Brandon Elementary - 03
728 students
- Robert Bennis 542
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
542 students
- Fred Assam Ele 531
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
531 students
What this shows Brandon Valley High School - 01 reports 1,381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandon Valley High School - 01 compares
Brandon Valley High School - 01 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 61% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 76% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,381 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,381
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 96% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Brandon Valley High School - 01 is about as mixed as the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Brandon Valley School District 49-2 reports $10,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandon Valley High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandon Elementary - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fred Assam Elementary - 06 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandon Valley High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Brandon
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandon Valley High School - 01
How many students attend Brandon Valley High School - 01?
Brandon Valley High School - 01 has 1,381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brandon, SD. CCD year-over-year: 1,345 (2022-23) → 1,356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandon Valley High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandon Valley High School - 01 is 21.9:1, which is 61% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandon Valley High School - 01?
6.8% of students at Brandon Valley High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandon Valley High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Brandon Valley High School - 01 is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Brandon, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandon Valley High School - 01?
Brandon Valley High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brandon Valley High School - 01 rank among public schools in Brandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Valley High School - 01 ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Brandon, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brandon on the city page.
What other schools are in Brandon Valley School District 49-2?
Besides Brandon Valley High School - 01, Brandon Valley School District 49-2 also operates Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 (829 students), Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 (759 students), and Brandon Elementary - 03 (728 students). See the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 district page for the complete list.