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#4787 of 9,539 schools in CA
Golden West High
High School · Visalia Unified · Visalia, CA
A Visalia Unified high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1717 North McAuliff St., Visalia, CA 93292
- Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Golden West High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Golden West High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Visalia), 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
$80,784
Median home value
$330,600
Median rent
$1,418/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93292; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Sierra HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Emmanuel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.7 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Crescent Valley Public Charter IICharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Dayspring Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Visalia Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #17 of 40
- District spending per student
- $17,005NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Golden West High is listed in Visalia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden West High
Golden West High is a public high school in Visalia, CA, part of Visalia Unified, serving approximately 2,009 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,787 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden West High
What grades does Golden West High serve?
Golden West High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Golden West High?
Golden West High has an enrollment of approximately 2,009 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden West High is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden West High rank in CA?
Golden West High ranks #4,787 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Golden West High's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden West High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 West High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden West High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Golden West High a charter school?
No, Golden West High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Golden West High a Title I school?
No, Golden West High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden West High?
65.9% of students at Golden West 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
- 2,009
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (559) 730-7814
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93292)
- 45,523
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 93292; 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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