Golden Plains Unified

Golden Plains Unified is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 22000 Nevada St. in San Joaquin, California. Serving a rural distant community within the broader Fresno metropolitan region, the district operates six operational schools dedicated to comprehensive education spanning from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Golden Plains Unified currently serves a student body of 1,352 learners, encompassing a balanced gender distribution of 665 female and 687 male students. The district's student population reflects a predominant Hispanic presence of 1,314 students, complemented by Black, White, Asian, American Indian, and multiracial student representation across all grade levels.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust organizational framework with a total workforce of approximately 388 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes over 158 FTE teachers and nearly 28 FTE instructional aides, providing tailored learning environments and individualized academic support. Additionally, more than 201 FTE support staff members contribute to student services, facilities maintenance, and administrative operations. Families, prospective students, and education researchers looking to connect with the district can access further information through their official website at www.gpusd.org or by calling the administrative offices at (559) 210-5801.