Merced County Juvenile Court vs. Golden Valley High School
Should you attend Merced County Juvenile Court 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
Merced County Juvenile Court ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Golden Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 18 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Merced County Juvenile Court ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
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).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
18 students
1,955 students
% Male | % Female
83% | 17%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
95 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#7030 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
18%
n/a
Graduation Rate
40-59%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
3
542
Grade 10 Students
2
480
Grade 11 Students
7
443
Grade 12 Students
5
490
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
72%
72%
% Black
28%
6%
% White
n/a
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
11%
