Golden West High School is a four-year public high school in the Visalia Unified district of Visalia, California. It is one of eight city high schools and enrolls the third highest number of students.
Serving 2,059 students in grades 9-12, Golden West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,059 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Golden West High School's student population of 2,059 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,059 students
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Brown, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
I Believe In, I Belong In, I am VUSD!
School Rankings
Golden West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden West High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5845 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trailblazers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden West High School's ranking?
Golden West High School is ranked #5845 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Golden West High School often compared to?
Golden West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Golden West High School?
The graduation rate of Golden West High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Golden West High School?
2,059 students attend Golden West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Golden West High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Golden West High School?
Golden West High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Golden West High School offer ?
Golden West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Golden West High School part of?
Golden West High School is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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