Summary:
Golden West High is a public high school located in Visalia, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,008 students. It is part of the Visalia Unified School District, which is ranked 894 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Golden West High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from 665 out of 1,994 California high schools in 2014-2015 to 1,276 out of 2,323 in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has also fluctuated, ranging from 2 to 3 stars out of 5 over the past decade. The school performs relatively well for its Hispanic and English Language Learner student populations, ranking in the top 50% of California high schools for these subgroups. However, the school struggles with its Asian, White, and Multi-racial student populations, ranking in the bottom 25% of California high schools for these subgroups. The school's performance for Special Education and Disabled students is also below average, ranking in the bottom 35% of California high schools.
Compared to nearby schools, Visalia Technical Early College, a public charter high school within the same district, outperforms Golden West High in several key metrics, including statewide ranking, graduation rates, and academic performance. On the other hand, Sequoia High, another public high school in the Visalia Unified School District, struggles significantly, ranking in the bottom 10% of California high schools and having low graduation rates and high dropout rates. University Preparatory High, a public charter high school outside the Visalia Unified School District, is a standout performer, ranking in the top 5% of California high schools and excelling in academic achievement.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Visalia Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
1276th of 2,323 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,020
Feeder schools for Golden West High:
Student/teacher ratio: 22.5
Number of students: 2,009
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
76.7%
White:
13.3%
Asian:
4.7%
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Two or more races:
3.8%
African American:
0.9%
American Indian:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.9%
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