Enrollment
23
High
DISTRICT 50 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OWENS VALLEY UNIFIED·NCES 062919004500
Owens Valley High
202 South Clay St., Independence, CA 93526 · (760) 878-2405 · Inyo County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL23 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.4:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
14 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 7 | 30% |
| Grade 10 | 2 | 9% |
| Grade 11 | 9 | 39% |
| Grade 12 | 5 | 22% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Owens Valley Unified. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Owens Valley High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Inyo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 23 | #1,919 of 2,093 | #5 of 9 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
23
-7 (-23%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
was 9.5:1
% White
9%
was 40%
% Hispanic
48%
was 30%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 23 | 2.3 | 9.9:1 | 61% (14) |
| 2023-24 | 24 | 3.4 | 7.1:1 | 50% (12) |
| 2022-23 | 19 | 3.3 | 5.8:1 | 47% (9) |
| 2017-18 | 30 | 3.2 | 9.5:1 | 60% (18) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Owens Valley High.
About Owens Valley High
Owens Valley High is a public high school run by Owens Valley Unified in Independence, California. Federal data show 23 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. High schools in California average about 838 students, which makes this school 97% below average.
Owens Valley Unified runs Owens Valley High along with 1 other school, enrolling 99 students in total.
The biggest share of students at Owens Valley High, 48%, is Hispanic. Next come 17% multiracial, 17% Native American, 9% White, and 9% Black. That compares with about 24% Hispanic among all Inyo County residents.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Owens Valley High is 9.9:1, based on 2.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for high schools in California is 18.2:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. Owens Valley High counts 61% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
The county, Inyo County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $73,991, about 32% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. The county's public schools total 23, with about 2,539 students.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates Owens Valley High from the closest public school, Owens Valley Elementary.
Under the NCES locale system, Owens Valley High is Rural: Remote.
The school shrank from 30 students in 2017-18 to 23 in 2024-25. The percentage of White students dropped from 40% to 9% between 2017-18 and 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about Owens Valley High, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Inyo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,739
Census ACS
Median income
$73,991
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
2,539 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Owens Valley Unified
- Owens Valley ElementaryElementary · 76 students
Nearby schools
- Owens Valley Elementary0.0 mi · 76
- Lo-Inyo Elementary15.3 mi · 197
- Lone Pine High15.8 mi · 86
- Palisade Glacier High (Continuation)25.2 mi · 25
- Bishop Independent Study25.2 mi · 13
- Big Pine High25.3 mi · 30
Frequently asked questions
About Owens Valley HighHow many students attend Owens Valley High?
Owens Valley High enrolls approximately 23 students in grades 09-12.
Is Owens Valley High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Owens Valley High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Owens Valley High have?
Owens Valley High employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Owens Valley High?
Student demographics at Owens Valley High are roughly 9% White, 48% Hispanic, 9% Black, 17% Two or more.
Who oversees Owens Valley High?
Owens Valley High is overseen by Owens Valley Unified in Inyo County.
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