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Golden Valley High

Merced, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
gvhs.muhsd.org2121 East Childs Ave., Merced, CA 95344(209) 325-1800
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

444 students tested

40.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 47.4% did.

  • Exceeded14.9%
  • Met25.9%
  • Nearly met26.6%
  • Not met32.7%

Math

444 students tested

17.1% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 11.6% did.

  • Exceeded3.8%
  • Met13.3%
  • Nearly met19.8%
  • Not met63.1%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.1% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year2,0822,072
Suspended in or out of school1.0% · 201.1% · 22
Suspensions2424
Violence with injury35
Violence without injury1317
Weapons21
Drugs20
Defiance only11
Other30

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,8691,955
Suspended out of school2.1% · 401.0% · 20
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled1.0% · 180.4% · 8
Attendance
California Department of Education

30.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted2,0372,002
Chronically absent26.6% · 54130.2% · 605

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Small

Enrollment

1,955 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino71.8%
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White9.2%
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Black or African American5.6%
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Asian9.9%
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Two or More Races2.6%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.7%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 062466003308

District
Merced Union High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
1,955 students
Teachers (FTE)
95.1

Sources