Golden Valley High School vs. Merced High School
Should I attend Golden Valley High School or Merced 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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Top Rankings
Golden Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 1,872 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,827 students in grades 9-12, Merced 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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
1,872 students
1,827 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2338 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2302 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Graduation Rate
97%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
499
469
Grade 10 Students
499
489
Grade 11 Students
478
402
Grade 12 Students
396
467
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
9%
% Hispanic
70%
64%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
12%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%