Canyon High School vs. Golden Valley High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 1,959 students in grades 9-12, Canyon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,138 students in grades 9-12, Golden Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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
1,959 students
2,138 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
92 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
69%
Graduation Rate
98%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
519
546
Grade 10 Students
500
545
Grade 11 Students
488
514
Grade 12 Students
452
533
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
% Hispanic
62%
60%
% Black
4%
8%
% White
23%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%