GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Golden West High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Visalia Unified school district, located in Visalia, CA with about 1,743 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 74 teachers, Golden West High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Golden West High School, located in Visalia, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the local community within the Visalia Unified School District. As a key institution in the district, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. The campus environment is designed to foster both academic growth and personal development through a variety of instructional programs.
Beyond its core curriculum, Golden West High School emphasizes student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are intended to build school spirit, leadership skills, and community connections among the student body. By utilizing resources provided by the Visalia Unified School District, the school strives to maintain a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs and interests of its students, ensuring they are equipped with the skills necessary for the future.
For more information, contact Golden West High at (559) 730-7814 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Visalia, CA 93292-9310
(559) 730-7814
http://www.vusd.org
GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Visalia, CA with about 1,743 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Visalia Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,743
- Teachers:
- 74.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,743 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.1%
- White
- 19.5%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.