Golden Valley High

27051 Robert C. Lee Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350

www.goldenvalleyhs.org

1,980 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Golden Valley High School, located in the Santa Clarita Valley, is a prominent public secondary institution within the William S. Hart Union High School District. Known for its modern campus and diverse student body, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and career paths. Beyond core academics, Golden Valley offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, and robust extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

The school is widely recognized for its "Grizzly" spirit and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. Golden Valley places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement, frequently leveraging its facilities to host school-wide events that promote connectivity among the student population. By balancing rigorous scholastic expectations with personal growth initiatives, Golden Valley High aims to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills and social awareness necessary to succeed in a global society.

1,980

Total Students

86.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Golden Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	1,123
Black	181
Asian	227
Two or More	55
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,123 (56.7%)
White
390 (19.7%)
Asian
227 (11.5%)
Black
181 (9.1%)
Two or More
55 (2.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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:	William S. Hart Union High
Phone:	(661)298-8140
Website:	http://www.goldenvalleyhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,980
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	798
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 479

Grade 10 485

Grade 11 474

Grade 12 542