Golden Valley High School vs. Merced High School
Should you attend Golden Valley High School or Merced 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
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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 1,955 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,951 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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
1,955 students
1,951 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7030 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6252 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Graduation Rate
98%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
542
533
Grade 10 Students
480
514
Grade 11 Students
443
450
Grade 12 Students
490
454
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
10%
7%
% Hispanic
72%
67%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
9%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
