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#4840 of 9,539 schools in CA
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
High School · Black Oak Mine Unified · Garden Valley, CA
A Black Oak Mine Unified high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5101 Garden Valley Rd., Garden Valley, CA 95633
- Math 27% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Golden Sierra Junior Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average560/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,500
Median home value
$432,700
Median rent
$2,174/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95633; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divide HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| American River CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 244 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Black Oak Mine Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is listed in Black Oak Mine Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is a public high school in Garden Valley, CA, part of Black Oak Mine Unified, serving approximately 475 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,840 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
What grades does Golden Sierra Junior Senior High serve?
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Sierra Junior Senior High rank in CA?
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High ranks #4,840 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Golden Sierra Junior Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Sierra Junior Senior High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Golden Sierra Junior Senior High a charter school?
No, Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Golden Sierra Junior Senior High a Title I school?
No, Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
40.8% of students at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (530) 333-8330
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95633)
- 2,653
- Area median age
- 45.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95633; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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