Serving 4 students in grades 7-12, Death Valley High Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Death Valley High Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Shoshone, CA, covering an extensive area of approximately 4,342 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 89 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Death Valley High Academy's student population of 4 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
4 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Death Valley High Academy is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
25%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)75%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
75%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Death Valley High Academy?
The graduation rate of Death Valley High Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend Death Valley High Academy?
4 students attend Death Valley High Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Death Valley High Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 25% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Death Valley High Academy?
Death Valley High Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Death Valley High Academy offer ?
Death Valley High Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Death Valley High Academy part of?
Death Valley High Academy is part of Death Valley Unified School District.
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