Arvin High School vs. Golden Valley High School
Should I attend Arvin High School or Golden Valley High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arvin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Golden Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,893 students in grades 9-12, Arvin 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,751 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,893 students
2,751 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
26:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
750
645
Grade 10 Students
804
729
Grade 11 Students
705
694
Grade 12 Students
634
683
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
98%
87%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%