- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Clarita, CA
Golden Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Golden Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064251010912
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Valley High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Santa Clarita · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Valley High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Valley High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Santa Clarita, CA.
School address
District: William S. Hart Union High · California
NCES ID 064251010912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Golden Valley High held near 1,993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-80 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.0 → 91.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-80 students YoY 064251010912 · Santa Clarita, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,980 enr · 22:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Saugus High (2,317 students)
Golden Valley High held near 1,993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-80 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.0 → 91.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Golden Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saugus High
Saugus High
2,317 students
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,286 students
- This school
Golden Valley High
1,980 students
- Canyon High
Canyon High
1,952 students
- William S. Har
William S. Hart High
1,941 students
- West Ranch Hig
West Ranch High
1,777 students
What this shows Golden Valley High reports 1,980 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Valley High compares
Golden Valley 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,980 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,980
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$15,249
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
White 19.7%
Asian 11.5%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Golden Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for William S. Hart Union High reports $15,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saugus High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S. Hart High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ranch High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,286
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,941
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Santa Clarita
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,980 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Valley High
How many students attend Golden Valley High?
Golden Valley High has 1,980 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Clarita, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,073 (2022-23) → 1,993 (2023-24), nearly flat (-80).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley High is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Valley High?
38.5% of students at Golden Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Golden Valley High is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in Santa Clarita, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Valley High?
Golden Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
How does Golden Valley High rank among high schools in Santa Clarita?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Valley High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Santa Clarita, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Santa Clarita on the city page.
What other schools are in William S. Hart Union High?
Besides Golden Valley High, William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students), Valencia High (2,286 students), and Canyon High (1,952 students). See the William S. Hart Union High district page for the complete list.