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Death Valley High Academy
High School · Death Valley Unified
PO Box 217, Shoshone, CA 92384
Enrollment
4
Student-Teacher
2:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
4
Student-Teacher
2:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Death Valley High Academy
High School in Shoshone · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Death Valley High Academy
Death Valley High Academy is a public high school in Shoshone, CA, part of Death Valley Unified. Death Valley High Academy serves approximately 4 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Death Valley High Academy show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 4 students, Death Valley High Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 2:1 students to teachers, Death Valley High Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Death Valley High Academy sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 4 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2:1
- Address
- PO Box 217, Shoshone, CA 92384
- Phone
- (760) 852-4303
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2016-17)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO Box 217, Shoshone, CA 92384
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Death Valley High Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Pahrump Valley High School (rated 4.4/10, 20.9 miles away, in nearby Pahrump). Additionally, Pathways High School (rated 2.7/10, 21.0 miles away, in nearby Pahrump). For more schools in Shoshone, see our Shoshone schools guide .
Nearby Schools
11 within 25.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shoshone Elementary Shoshone | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pahrump Valley High School Pahrump | 20.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Pathways Middle School Pahrump | 21.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Pathways High School Pahrump | 21.0 mi | 2.7 |
| NCSD Adult Education Pahrump | 21.0 mi | — |
| J G Johnson Elementary School Pahrump | 21.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Mt Charleston Elementary School Pahrump | 21.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Floyd Elementary School Pahrump | 21.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Hafen Elementary School Pahrump | 22.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Rosemary Clarke Middle School Pahrump | 25.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Manse Elementary School Pahrump | 25.7 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92384 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Population
18
College Educated
100%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty Rate
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Death Valley High Academy
What grades does Death Valley High Academy serve?
Death Valley High Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Death Valley High Academy?
Death Valley High Academy has an enrollment of approximately 4 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Death Valley High Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Death Valley High Academy is 2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Death Valley High Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Death Valley High Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Death Valley High Academy a charter school?
No, Death Valley High Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Death Valley High Academy a Title I school?
No, Death Valley High Academy is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 4
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Inyo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.0%
- Phone
- (760) 852-4303
Resources & Links
District
Death Valley Unified- District Enrollment
- 17
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $59,417
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