Sandy Valley J-SHS
188 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Sandy Valley Jr/Sr High School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Sandy Valley, Nevada, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Clark County School District, it provides a unique educational environment that bridges the gap between middle school and high school, often serving as the primary academic hub for its remote desert community. Because of its isolated location, the school plays a central role in the lives of local families, fostering a close-knit campus culture where students typically benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty.
The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework or vocational pathways. Despite the challenges often associated with rural education, Sandy Valley Jr/Sr High emphasizes the importance of community engagement and school spirit. By integrating academic instruction with extracurricular activities, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students develop the skills and character necessary to transition effectively into adulthood or higher education.
The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework or vocational pathways. Despite the challenges often associated with rural education, Sandy Valley Jr/Sr High emphasizes the importance of community engagement and school spirit. By integrating academic instruction with extracurricular activities, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students develop the skills and character necessary to transition effectively into adulthood or higher education.
188
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 68 |
| Hispanic | 93 |
| Black | 11 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Hispanic93 (49.5 %)
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White68 (36.2 %)
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Black11 (5.9 %)
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Asian7 (3.7 %)
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Two or More5 (2.7 %)
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Pacific Islander4 (2.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (702)723-1800 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 188 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 186 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 2 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
23
Grade 7
28
Grade 8
27
Grade 9
25
Grade 10
30
Grade 11
35
Grade 12
20
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 23 |
| Grade 7 | 28 |
| Grade 8 | 27 |
| Grade 9 | 25 |
| Grade 10 | 30 |
| Grade 11 | 35 |
| Grade 12 | 20 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 92 | 48.9% |
| Male | 96 | 51.1% |