Golden Valley High

gvhs.muhsd.org

1,956 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Golden Valley High School, located at 2121 E. Childs Ave. in Merced, California, is a prominent secondary institution serving the local community within the Merced Union High School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and its diverse extracurricular offerings, which include robust athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, the campus provides a range of career-technical education (CTE) pathways and college-preparatory coursework designed to meet the evolving needs of the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Golden Valley High is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing resources that encourage student development in both social-emotional and academic realms. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for personal growth, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future of its students and remains a central pillar of the educational landscape in Merced.

1,956

Total Students

89.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Golden Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	1,384
Black	100
Asian	188
Two or More	54
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,384 (70.8 %)
White
211 (10.8 %)
Asian
188 (9.6 %)
Black
100 (5.1 %)
Two or More
54 (2.8 %)
American Indian
14 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Merced Union High
Phone:	(209)325-1800
Website:	http://gvhs.muhsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,956
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	224

* 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 9 520

Grade 10 470

Grade 11 501

Grade 12 465