CAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Golden Valley High — School Profile & District Info
High|Merced, California|Merced Union High
Merced, CA 95344
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,955
Student:Teacher
20.6:1
Locale
Urban
District
Merced Union HighEcon. Disadvantaged
84.6%
Phone
(209)325-1800School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
46%
47th percentile in CA
Math Proficiency
20%
32th percentile in CA
Graduation Rate
97%
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
13 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Athletics
24 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22.3:1
Near average in CADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,578
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 68%Local 18%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$412,987
-1.9% YoY
Merced, CA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,917
Current enrollment
Stable(+4% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Valley High
Golden Valley High has a total enrollment of 1,955 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Merced, CA.
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