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.
188
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Valley J-SHS
Demographic Student Count
White68
Hispanic93
Black11
Asian7
Two or More5
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    93 (49.5 %)
  • White
    68 (36.2 %)
  • Black
    11 (5.9 %)
  • Asian
    7 (3.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sandy Valley J-SHS
Grade Student Count
Grade 623
Grade 728
Grade 827
Grade 925
Grade 1030
Grade 1135
Grade 1220
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sandy Valley J-SHS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9248.9%
Male9651.1%