Golden Valley High

gvhs.muhsd.org

1,917 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.

1,917

Total Students

89.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Golden Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	1,393
Black	96
Asian	182
Two or More	51
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,393 (72.7%)
Asian
182 (9.5%)
White
178 (9.3%)
Black
96 (5.0%)
Two or More
51 (2.7%)
American Indian
12 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	1,917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
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 9 494

Grade 10 532

Grade 11 457

Grade 12 434