Arvin High School vs. Golden Valley High School
Should you attend Arvin High School or Golden Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Golden Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,728 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,365 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,728 students
2,365 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5708 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#5512 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
9%
n/a
Graduation Rate
88%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
698
564
Grade 10 Students
717
562
Grade 11 Students
600
508
Grade 12 Students
713
731
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
98%
87%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
1%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
