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Golden Valley High
PublicHighGrades 9–12
801 Hosking Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307 · (661) 827-0800 · Part of Kern High School District
Students
2,228
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
91%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Golden Valley High
- Math proficiency 37 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 23:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 19% since 2020
On the path
Where Smith Corner kids come from and go next.
7–8Richland Junior Highin Shafter
9–12Golden Valley HighYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts77%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
801 Hosking Ave., Bakersfield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9577
Grade 10554
Grade 11555
Grade 12542
Enrollment over time
2,751’20
2,751’21
2,533’22
2,365’23
2,228’24
Down 19% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 88%Black 4%White 3%Asian 2%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.