How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Death Valley Unified | Desert Center Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shoshone, California | Desert Center, California |
| Total Enrollment | 24 | 26 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Death Valley Unified | Desert Center Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $59,417 | $76,538 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.3% | 8.5% |
| State Revenue | 28.0% | 13.9% |
| Local Revenue | 56.7% | 77.6% |
Death Valley Unified
Federal State Local
Desert Center Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Death Valley Unified | Desert Center Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.1% | 44.8% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.5% | 44.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 18.4% | 6.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.4% | 69.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Death Valley Unified | Desert Center Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 233.5:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.5% | 36.0% |
School Types
Death Valley Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Desert Center Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.