- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garden Valley, CA
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Golden Sierra Junior Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060524000495
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 436
- students enrolled
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Black Oak Mine Unified · California
NCES ID 060524000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 060524000495 · Garden Valley, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 16.8:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside Elementary (283 students)
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
436 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
283 students
- American River
American River Charter
263 students
- Georgetown Ele
Georgetown Elementary
229 students
- Otter Creek El 15
Otter Creek Elementary
15 students
- Divide High 9
Divide High
9 students
What this shows Golden Sierra Junior Senior High reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Sierra Junior Senior High compares
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,405
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Black Oak Mine Unified reports $15,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Sierra Junior Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American River Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Divide High | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Sierra Junior Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 32.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
How many students attend Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garden Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
32.0% of students at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Garden Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Black Oak Mine Unified?
Besides Golden Sierra Junior Senior High, Black Oak Mine Unified also operates Northside Elementary (283 students), American River Charter (263 students), and Georgetown Elementary (229 students). See the Black Oak Mine Unified district page for the complete list.