Golden West High

www.vusd.org

2,008 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,008

Total Students

92.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Golden West High
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	1,531
Black	25
Asian	91
Two or More	65
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,531 (76.2 %)
White
284 (14.1 %)
Asian
91 (4.5 %)
Two or More
65 (3.2 %)
Black
25 (1.2 %)
American Indian
11 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

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:	Visalia Unified
Phone:	(559)730-7814
Website:	http://www.vusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,008
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 9 575

Grade 10 537

Grade 11 481

Grade 12 415