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Golden Sierra Junior Senior High

Black Oak Mine Unified · El Dorado County · 5101 Garden Valley Road, Garden Valley, CA 95633-0175

(530) 333-8330 · goldensierra.bomusd.org

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5/10
#706
Rank 706 out of 1,227
Top 57%
English Language Arts3/10 · #867 · 29th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #574 · 53rd percentile
Science5/10 · #658 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the foothills of El Dorado County, Golden Sierra Junior Senior High serves the small, tight-knit community of Garden Valley, where rural living and a strong sense of local identity define everyday life. The school's math and science scores sit closer to the middle of the pack statewide, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a smaller, community-rooted environment over the intensity of a large suburban campus. If you're drawn to the Sierra Nevada foothills lifestyle — hiking, open space, and neighbors who know your name — and want your kids in a school where they won't get lost in the crowd, Golden Sierra is worth a closer look.

Student Demographics

185 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
137 (74%)
Hispanic
27 (15%)
Multiple Races
7 (4%)
American Indian
5 (3%)
Other
9 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners3 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged86 (46%)
Students with Disabilities30 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

436
Enrollment
28.1
Teachers (FTE)
15.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
18.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

92.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

6
AP Courses
offered
11.1%
AP Participation
of students
54
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Grizzly · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

19
varsity sports
8 boys
7 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Soccer (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #2177 · 2nd percentile

1 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.