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Golden Valley High

Kern High · Kern County · 801 Hosking Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307-5818

(661) 827-0800 · goldenvalley.kernhigh.org

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5/10
#659
Rank 659 out of 1,227
Top 54%
English Language Arts6/10 · #564 · 54th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #684 · 44th percentile
Science4/10 · #834 · 36th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Golden Valley High sits in the southeast part of Bakersfield, serving a community that's working-class and tight-knit in the way that defines much of Kern County. The school lands around the middle of the pack statewide, with English scores being its relative strength, and it's a solid option for families in the area who want a traditional high school experience without the pressure-cooker environment of more competitive campuses. Bakersfield itself is an affordable, sun-baked Central Valley city with a strong sense of local pride, and for families rooted in this part of town, Golden Valley offers a familiar, community-connected place to spend those four years.

Student Demographics

512 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
458 (89%)
African American
19 (4%)
White
17 (3%)
Asian
8 (2%)
Other
10 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners74 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged465 (91%)
Students with Disabilities62 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,228
Enrollment
96.4
Teachers (FTE)
23.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
16.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

88.8%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.

11
AP Courses
offered
11.1%
AP Participation
of students
281
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Bulldogs · CIF Central Section

20
varsity sports
8 boys
9 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

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 Programs2/10 · #1902 · 14th percentile

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