How is Golden Valley High School rated?

Golden Valley High School holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Merced Union High School District is rated C- overall.

How do students at Golden Valley High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Golden Valley High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 41% in English Language Arts, 19% in Science and 17% in Math.

What grades does Golden Valley High School serve?

Golden Valley High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Golden Valley High School?

1,917 students attend Golden Valley High School, up from 1,843 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 21.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Golden Valley High School?

TopHap matches 9,654 residential properties to Golden Valley High School in and around Merced. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Golden Valley High School offer?

Golden Valley High School offers 10 AP courses.

Golden Valley High School

Golden Valley High School is a public high school in Merced, CA, serving grades 9–12, rated C, with 1,917 students and a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 41% in English Language Arts, 19% in Science and 17% in Math.

CTopHap school rating

Rating: C
Grades: 9–12
Enrollment: 1,917
Students per teacher: 21.4:1
Level: High
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts41%

Science19%

Math17%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered: 10
Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic73%

Asian9%

White9%

Black5%

Two or more races3%

Native American1%

Pacific Islander0%

Male / female: 51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch: 85%
Enrollment change vs prior year: +4.0%
Prior-year enrollment: 1,843

Homes assigned to this school

9,654 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Golden Valley High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 2121 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341
Phone: (209) 325-1800
Website: muhsd.org
Setting: City - Small
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 062466003308

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School district

Merced Union High School District

District rating: C-
Schools: 9
Students: 11,062
Spending per student: $15,021
Teachers (FTE): 530
Grades: 09–12

See every school in Merced Union High School District