Serving 493 students in grades 7-12, Golden Sierra Junior Senior 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2594 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
81%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School is ranked #2594 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School often compared to?
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ponderosa High School, Union Mine High School, El Dorado High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School?
493 students attend Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School?
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School offer ?
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School part of?
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School is part of Black Oak Mine Unified School District.
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