Independence High (Alternative) vs Golden Valley High
Independence High (Alternative) and Golden Valley High are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.4 out of 10. Golden Valley High is significantly larger with 1,955 students, about 21.3× the size of Independence High (Alternative) (92). In math proficiency, Independence High (Alternative) leads at 25.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Independence High (Alternative)
Merced, CA
6.4/10
High School9th – 12th
92 students
Golden Valley High
Merced, CA
6.5/10
High School9th – 12th
1,955 students
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| Metric | Independence High (Alternative) | Golden Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.6 | 5.7 |
| Growth Score | 7.2 | 5.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.2% | 84.6% |
| Environment Score | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| State Rank | #4,833 of 9,557 | #4,580 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 49th | 52th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence High (Alternative) | Golden Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 14.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 30.0% | 48.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Merced (95340) | Merced (95344) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,141 | — |
| Median Home Value | $383,200 | — |
| Median Rent | $1,204 | — |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.2% | — |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | — |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | — |