Serving 525 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Golden Valley Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 34%
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Golden Valley Charter's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Golden Valley Charter is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Golden Valley Charter?
The graduation rate of Golden Valley Charter is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Golden Valley Charter?
525 students attend Golden Valley Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Golden Valley Charter students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Valley Charter?
Golden Valley Charter has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Golden Valley Charter offer ?
Golden Valley Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Golden Valley Charter part of?
Golden Valley Charter is part of Golden Valley Charter School District.
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