Golden Valley High

goldenvalley.kernhigh.org

2,533 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Golden Valley High School, located at 801 Hosking Avenue in Bakersfield, California, is a prominent member of the Kern High School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and college and career readiness. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience aimed at preparing them for success beyond the classroom.

The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive campus culture that emphasizes community involvement and school spirit. Through its website, goldenvalley.kernhigh.org, the institution provides students and families with essential resources, including information on academic programs, athletic schedules, and upcoming campus events. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of the future, Golden Valley High remains a vital pillar of the Bakersfield educational community, striving to empower its students to reach their full potential.

2,533

Total Students

105.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Golden Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	2,217
Black	117
Asian	59
Two or More	18
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
2,217 (87.6 %)
Black
117 (4.6 %)
White
113 (4.5 %)
Asian
59 (2.3 %)
Two or More
18 (0.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kern High
Phone:	(661)827-0800
Website:	http://goldenvalley.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,734
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	290

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 579

Grade 10 544

Grade 11 709

Grade 12 701

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Golden Valley High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	579
Grade 10	544
Grade 11	709
Grade 12	701

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Golden Valley High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,232	48.6%
Male	1,300	51.3%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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