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Golden Valley High

Merced Union High · Merced County · 2121 East Childs Avenue, Merced, CA 95344-0188

(209) 325-1800 · gvhs.muhsd.org

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3/10
#906
Rank 906 out of 1,227
Top 74%
English Language Arts3/10 · #921 · 25th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #901 · 27th percentile
Science4/10 · #861 · 34th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Golden Valley High sits in Merced, a Central Valley city with deep agricultural roots and a growing presence thanks to UC Merced nearby. The school serves a diverse, working-class community, and families who are plugged into the local support networks and extracurriculars tend to find the most rewarding experience here. For students who thrive with a little extra guidance and advocacy, it's worth exploring what programs and pathways the school offers beyond the headline numbers.

Student Demographics

428 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
306 (71%)
Asian
42 (10%)
White
34 (8%)
African American
24 (6%)
Multiple Races
11 (3%)
Other
11 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners87 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged363 (85%)
Students with Disabilities40 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,917
Enrollment
89.8
Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
27.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

98.1%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.

13
AP Courses
offered
12.9%
AP Participation
of students
252
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Cougars · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (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 Programs3/10 · #1572 · 29th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found