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 2:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Death Valley High Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Death Valley High Academy's student population of 4 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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
2:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
75%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 2:1, 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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