Golden Valley High School

Golden Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
801 Hosking Ave,  Bakersfield, CA
Kern High School District
3.6
3.4
2,365 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Paul Helman
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
98
Full Time Teachers
98
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
49.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
365:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
87.5%
Black
4.6%
White
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Bakersfield 417 Students
Bakersfield College 308 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 283 Students
University of California - Irvine 238 Students
University of California - San Diego 212 Students
University of California - Berkeley 211 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 206 Students
University of California - Davis 204 Students
California State University - Northridge 178 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 168 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 115 Students
Biology 115 Students
Nursing 95 Students
Business 83 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 35 Students
Computer Science 34 Students
Sociology 33 Students
Criminology 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 425 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/16/2025
Best parts are the experiences as an athlete, I enjoyed all my 4 years in varsity. The worst is for sure the food.
4.0 Alum
1/21/2025
It was a good and had a lot of resources as to help the students in their journey to graduate and apply for college. They were always helpful to who ever had questions or were falling behind. The school made sure there were enough chances for everyone to graduate.
1.0 Alum
12/12/2024
I wouldn't go here. faculty is racist and allows people of color to be bullied and discriminated against. They don't offer that many clubs and they expect students to fund every aspect and run everything. Parents are barely involved.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/15/2022
Terrible and Despicable! In fact, I am fifty-seven years old and have never in my life have seen any school treat children as bad as this before. Your running a prison camp. Good luck.
5.0 student
5/29/2021
Homework: it really depends on the teacher (just like most schools) Some teachers are very adamant on homework and some hate it, it really just depends on the teacher. Teachers: like i said it really depends on the teacher. Most of the teachers are willing to help you out, and they do offer tutoring...
3.0 student
1/26/2017
I wouldn't say it's the best, as there is way better schools than Golden Valley.
5.0 other
7/29/2015
I graduated with a right state of mind of what I want to be in college.

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Golden Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bakersfield, CA and is served by the Kern High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,365 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Golden Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $374,370. Discover additional schools in the area, like Del Oro High, Ridgeview High School, South High School, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Golden Valley High School.

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