Golden Valley High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Santa Clarita, California 91350 · William S. Hart Union High
#348 of 1,343 high schools in California
#7688 of 16,910 nationally
About Golden Valley High
Golden Valley High is a public high located in Santa Clarita, in the William S. Hart Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,980 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 348th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,980.
There are 7 schools in Santa Clarita; Golden Valley High ranks 4th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Golden Valley High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Golden Valley High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
La Mesa Junior High
Santa Clarita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,017 students · 1.3 km away
Valley View Community Elementary
Newhall · Public elementary · Grades K–6
526 students · 1.7 km away
Sierra Vista Junior High
Canyon Country · Public middle · Grades 7–8
946 students · 2.7 km away
Rio Vista Elementary
Canyon Country · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students · 2.9 km away
Canyon Springs Community Elementary
Canyon Country · Public elementary · Grades K–6
496 students · 3.2 km away
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary
Newhall · Public elementary · Grades K–6
414 students · 3.2 km away
Cedarcreek Elementary
Canyon Country · Public elementary · Grades K–6
380 students · 3.3 km away
Golden Oak Community
Santa Clarita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
533 students · 3.6 km away
Canyon High
Canyon Country · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,952 students · 3.7 km away
Skyblue Mesa Elementary
Canyon Country · Public elementary · Grades K–6
569 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Leuzinger High
Lawndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,981 students
Pleasant Valley High
Chico · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,978 students
Everett Alvarez High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,978 students
John F. Kennedy High
La Palma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,983 students
Paso Robles High
Paso Robles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,986 students
John H. Pitman High
Turlock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,986 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Golden Valley High a good school?
Golden Valley High has a Success Index (US) of 52.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #348 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Golden Valley High rank in California?
Golden Valley High ranks #348 of 1,343 high schools in California and #7688 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Golden Valley High?
Golden Valley High had 1,980 students in 2025.
Is Golden Valley High a elementary school or a high school?
Golden Valley High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Golden Valley High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Golden Valley High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.