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#4031 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Golden Valley High
High School · William S. Hart Union High · Santa Clarita, CA
A William S. Hart Union High high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
27051 Robert C. Lee Pkwy., Santa Clarita, CA 91321
- Math 23% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Golden Valley High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2017, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Golden Valley High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,352/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Clarita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,281
Median home value
$654,300
Median rent
$2,135/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calkids Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Bowman (jereann) High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Santa Clarita Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Canyon HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,966 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
William S. Hart Union High
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Golden Valley High is listed in William S. Hart Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Valley High
Golden Valley High is a public high school in Santa Clarita, CA, part of William S. Hart Union High, serving approximately 1,993 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,031 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Valley High
What grades does Golden Valley High serve?
Golden Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Golden Valley High?
Golden Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 1,993 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley High is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Valley High rank in CA?
Golden Valley High ranks #4,031 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Golden Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Valley High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Valley High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Golden Valley High a charter school?
No, Golden Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Golden Valley High a Title I school?
No, Golden Valley High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Valley High?
39.1% of students at Golden Valley 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,993
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (661) 298-8140
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91321)
- 32,668
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 91321; 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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