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4 schools in Death Valley Unified

California · 21 students · 2 cities

Death Valley Unified operates 4 public K-12 schools in California, enrolling about 21 students between them (2 elementary and 2 high).

7-year change in Death Valley Unified

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
21
-5 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
-1 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Shoshone ElementaryShoshoneElementaryKG-0617
Death Valley High AcademyShoshoneHigh07-124
Shoshone High (Continuation)ShoshoneHigh09-120
Tecopa-Francis ElementaryTecopaElementaryKG-060

About Death Valley Unified

As a rural-scale district in California, Death Valley Unified teaches 21 students across 4 schools.

For a sense of the school types, Death Valley Unified is made up of 2 elementary and 2 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Death Valley Unified is about 5, meaningfully below the California average of roughly 578.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 21 students, declined 19% from the 26 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 3 to 2 across the same 7-year window.

On allk12, the community for Death Valley Unified discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Death Valley Unified?
Death Valley Unified operates 4 public K-12 schools in California, serving approximately 21 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Death Valley Unified?
Death Valley Unified includes 2 elementary, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Death Valley Unified?
Shoshone Elementary is the largest public school in Death Valley Unified by enrollment, with approximately 17 students.
What grade levels does Death Valley Unified serve?
Death Valley Unified schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, across 4 campuses.
What cities does Death Valley Unified serve?
Death Valley Unified operates schools in Shoshone, Tecopa across California.