The Sierra Sands Unified School District provides education for
all valley residents, from kindergarten through an adult evening
school. Please contact the Sierra Sands Unified School District
Office to register for procedures and/or for school placement. Check
this SITES Directory for addresses and phone numbers.
Sherman E.
Burroughs High School is a comprehensive high school, serving approximately
1,500 students. Advanced placement courses are provided in a number
of subjects and concurrent enrollment in Cerro Coso Community College is
possible for some students. Gifted and Talented Education Programs,
as well as remedial programs, are provided.
Mesquite Continuation High
School offers an alternative program for approximately 150 students, 16 years of
age or older, on a separate campus. Credits are earned through
contracts designed to fit the student's individual needs. A nursery and parent
education curriculum is provided for students with very young children.
The High Schools are:
Sherman E. Burroughs High School
Mesquite
Continuation High School