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 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. - Text list
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.
The district provides transportation to school for students in remote areas; this can involve a bus ride each day. In 2012, the district was spending approximately $3,500 per student per year on transportation.
Schools Shoshone Elementary School Death Valley Academy Shoshone Continuation High School
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