Golden Valley High School vs. Canyon High School
Should I attend Golden Valley High School or Canyon 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
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Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,138 students
1,959 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
80%
Graduation Rate
92%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
546
519
Grade 10 Students
545
500
Grade 11 Students
514
488
Grade 12 Students
533
452
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
11%
6%
% Hispanic
60%
62%
% Black
8%
4%
% White
17%
23%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%