Serving 436 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (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 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Golden Sierra Junior Senior High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Garden Valley, CA, encompassing approximately 412.1 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends as far as 40.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School's student population of 436 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
436 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Golden Sierra Junior-Senior High School aims to create an intellectual and democratic learning community where our students attain excellence in academic and career technical disciplines.
School Rankings
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School is 0.41, 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
#4969 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #4969 out of 9,523 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 El Dorado High School, Ponderosa High School, Union Mine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School?
436 students attend Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% 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 16:1, 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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