Golden Valley High School
School Overview
Golden Valley High School is a public school located in Merced, California. It is a school in Merced Union High School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, 14% of students are proficient in Math learning and 48% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,785 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1 where a total of 78 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,785 students are attending Golden Valley High School. By gender, there are 857 and 928 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Golden Valley High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 469 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 273 | 113 | 160 |
| Asian | 83 | 37 | 46 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| White | 67 | 34 | 33 |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| in LEP Program | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 469 | 206 | 263 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 78 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Golden Valley High School and the students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1. 85.9% of teachers are certified. 89.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 78 | Students per teacher: 23 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 67 | 85.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 11 | 14.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 5.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 5.1% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 446 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 52,574 Households |
| Population | 171,320 |
| Male | 89,425 |
| Female | 87,639 |
| Child Population | 63,358 |
| Total Housing Units | 55,608 Units |
| Average House Value | $243,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $992 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.10% |
| Average Household Income | $51,793 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.13% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Golden Valley High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 466 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 264 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Golden Valley High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 466 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 71 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 62 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 434 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 264 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Merced Union High
In Merced Union High, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MERCED, California
5 private schools are serving students in MERCED, California. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.