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Golden Valley High School

2121 E. Childs Ave.
Merced, CA 95344
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,956 students in grades 9-12, Golden Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,956 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Golden Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Golden Valley High School's student population of 1,956 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,956 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Golden Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden Valley High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7030 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Golden Valley High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Golden Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Golden Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Golden Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Golden Valley High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Golden Valley High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Golden Valley High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
71%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Golden Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Golden Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Golden Valley High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Golden Valley High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Golden Valley High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Golden Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Golden Valley High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Golden Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Golden Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden Valley High School's ranking?
Golden Valley High School is ranked #7030 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Golden Valley High School often compared to?
Golden Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Merced High School, El Capitan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Golden Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Golden Valley High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Golden Valley High School?
1,956 students attend Golden Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Golden Valley High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Valley High School?
Golden Valley High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Golden Valley High School offer ?
Golden Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Golden Valley High School part of?
Golden Valley High School is part of Merced Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,956 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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