| Address | Old State Highway 127 |
|---|---|
| City | Shoshone |
| State | California |
| Zipcode | 92384 |
| Country | United States |
| Grades | K–12[1] |
| Superintendent | Jim Copeland |
| Students | 20[1] |
| Teachers | 2.0[1] |
| Staff | 9.05[1] |
| Ratio | 10.0[1] |
Death Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) is a public school district in Inyo County, California. DVUSD is located in eastern Inyo County and borders the state of Nevada. It serves the entire southeast region of Inyo County and covers approximately 6,000 square miles (16,000 km2) of the Mojave Desert. The total population within this region is about 1,000, and DVUSD is the only school district to serve this population. Three communities served by DVUSD (Timbisha Indian Village, Furnace Creek Ranch, and Stovepipe Wells) are located in Death Valley National Park.
Census-designated places in the district include Charleston View, Furnace Creek, Shoshone, and Tecopa.[2]
DVUSD is the largest school district in California in terms of square miles covered, but one of the smallest in terms of student enrollment. In 2012, the entire district served only 60 students.[3]
The district provides transportation to school for students in remote areas; this can involve a 120-mile (190-kilometre) bus ride each day. In 2012, the district was spending approximately $3,500 per student per year on transportation.[3]
Schools
- Shoshone Elementary School
- Death Valley Academy
- Shoshone Continuation High School
References
- ^ nces_dist
- ^ Geography Division (December 18, 2020). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Inyo County, CA. Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. p. 3 (PDF p. 4/4). Retrieved 2026-04-22. - Text list
- ^ Watanabe, Teresa (January 19, 2012). "Death Valley students face loss of lifeline". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 May 2013.