Silver Valley Academy

www.svusdk12.net

42 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Silver Valley Academy, located in Daggett, California, is an alternative education site operating under the Silver Valley Unified School District. The academy is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from non-traditional instructional methods. By offering specialized programs such as independent study and credit recovery, the school aims to help students who are at risk of falling behind stay on track toward graduation while meeting their unique academic and personal needs.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its smaller size to foster stronger relationships between students and faculty. By utilizing the resources of the Silver Valley Unified School District, Silver Valley Academy focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. Its mission centers on providing a personalized pathway to success for students who require a more adaptable approach to their K-12 education.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Valley Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	18
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
18 (42.9%)
White
14 (33.3%)
Black
4 (9.5%)
Two or More
4 (9.5%)
Asian
1 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Silver Valley Unified
Phone:	(760)254-2715
Website:	http://www.svusdk12.net
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	42
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 2

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 7