For the 2025-26 school year, there are 28 public high schools serving 10,288 students in Minnehaha County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Minnehaha County, SD are Brandon Valley High School - 01, Lincoln High School - 02 and Tri-valley High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnehaha County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Minnehaha County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Minnehaha County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brandon Valley High School - 01, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Minnehaha County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandon Valley High School - 01
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 S Splitrock Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3211
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3211
Gr: 9-12 | 1,356 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln High School - 02
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2900 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7990
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7990
Gr: 9-12 | 1,934 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Tri-valley High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Dell Rapids High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Baltic High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson High School - 67
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 N Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
(605) 367-6184
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
(605) 367-6184
Gr: 9-12 | 1,840 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Flex - 45
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Success - 39
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Summit Oaks-day - 40
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Falls Academy - 08
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
West Central High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Washington High School - 01
(Math: 34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7970
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,859 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt High School - 03
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6600 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Gr: 9-12 | 1,776 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Garretson High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Arise Shelter Care - 71
Alternative School
621 E Presentation St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81
Alternative School
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82
Alternative School
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Campus - 41
Special Education School
2101 W 41st St Ste 47
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4359
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4359
Gr: 12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Cte - 37
Vocational School
4700 W Career Cir
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-5504
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-5504
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search - Avera Mckennan 07
Special Education School
1325 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Academy High School - 01
Alternative School
824 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Prosper - 08
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Strive -05
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Thrive - 03
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 12
Minnehaha County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1101 North Western Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4353
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4353
Gr: PK
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Gr: K-4 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Gr: 5-6 | 3 students
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
705 S Roberts Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
1610 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
6600 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7978
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7978
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1401 E 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6190
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6190
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2511 W Brookings Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 334-1414
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 334-1414
Gr: K-5 | 2 students
1610 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Joe Foss Alternative School - 22 (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 East 3rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-4285
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-4285
Gr: 6-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1116 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4550
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4550
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
315 W 27th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
6221 W Maple St
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
2205 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-5850
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-5850
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
School For Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2001 East 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Gr: PK-8
School For Deaf High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2001 East 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Gr: 9-12
2001 E 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
301 Valley Dr
Valley Springs, SD 57068
(605) 757-6285
Valley Springs, SD 57068
(605) 757-6285
Gr: K-4 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Voa - Adolescent Treatment - 73 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1310 W 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12
Voa - Group Care South - 63 (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1401 West 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-1414
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-1414
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Voa - New Start - 72 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1401 W 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-1414
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-1414
Gr: 5-12
Voa - Shelter Care - 62 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
908 N W Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7900
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7900
Gr: K-12
Voa Dakota S Long Term (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7978
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7978
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Minnehaha County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Minnehaha County, SD include Brandon Valley High School - 01, Lincoln High School - 02 and Tri-valley High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Minnehaha County?
28 public high schools are located in Minnehaha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnehaha County?
Minnehaha County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Minnehaha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Minnehaha County include: Garretson High School - 01 vs. Brandon Valley High School - 01, Roosevelt High School - 03 vs. Lincoln High School - 02, Washington High School - 01 vs. Lincoln High School - 02
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