Merced County Juvenile Court vs. Golden Valley High School
Should you attend Merced County Juvenile Court or Golden Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Merced County Juvenile Court ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Golden Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Merced County Juvenile Court ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,956 students in grades 9-12, Golden Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
23 students
1,956 students
% Male | % Female
96% | 4%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#7030 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
18%
n/a
Graduation Rate
40-59%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
2
520
Grade 10 Students
6
470
Grade 11 Students
8
501
Grade 12 Students
6
465
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
74%
71%
% Black
22%
5%
% White
4%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
