- Enrollment
- 2,490
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Visalia, CA
Golden West High
Federal NCES profile for Golden West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064116006792
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden West High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Visalia · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden West High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden West High ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Visalia, CA.
School address
District: Visalia Unified · California
NCES ID 064116006792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Golden West High held near 2,009 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.2 → 89.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 064116006792 · Visalia, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,059 enr · 22.4:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwood High (2,490 students)
Golden West High held near 2,009 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.2 → 89.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Golden West High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redwood High
Redwood High
2,490 students
- This school
Golden West High
2,059 students
- El Diamante Hi
El Diamante High
1,890 students
- Mt. Whitney Hi
Mt. Whitney High
1,637 students
- Ridgeview Midd 975
Ridgeview Middle
975 students
- Valley Oak Mid 952
Valley Oak Middle
952 students
What this shows Golden West High reports 2,059 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden West High compares
Golden West 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,059 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,059
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$16,966
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.0%
White 12.6%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Golden West High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Visalia Unified reports $16,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Diamante High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Whitney High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Oak Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden West High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar high schools in Visalia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Redwood High
Standard public school
2,490 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
El Diamante High
Standard public school
1,890 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Mt. Whitney High
Standard public school
1,637 students 21:1 students per teacher
Sequoia High
Alternative education program
280 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory High
Standard public school
253 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Visalia Technical Early College
Standard public school
216 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,059 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden West High
How many students attend Golden West High?
Golden West High has 2,059 students enrolled. It is a high school in Visalia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,008 (2022-23) → 2,009 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden West High is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden West High?
62.5% of students at Golden West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden West High?
The largest demographic group at Golden West High is Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment, in Visalia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden West High?
Golden West High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 West High rank among high schools in Visalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden West High ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Visalia, 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 Visalia on the city page.
What other schools are in Visalia Unified?
Besides Golden West High, Visalia Unified also operates Redwood High (2,490 students), El Diamante High (1,890 students), and Mt. Whitney High (1,637 students). See the Visalia Unified district page for the complete list.