Golden Valley High vs Homestead High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 356 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Valley High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,228 students
Homestead High
Cupertino · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,224 students
| Measure | Golden Valley High Bakersfield, California | Homestead High Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1086 of 1,343 | #44 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15113 of 16,910 | #1826 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,228 | 2,224 |
| Enrollment | 2,228 | 2,224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 74% |
| city | Bakersfield | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homestead High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 21.0).
- •Homestead High does better on math proficiency (74% vs 15%).
- •Homestead High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 50%).
- •Homestead High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 90.8%).
- •Homestead High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.5).
- •Golden Valley High is the larger school with 2,228 students compared with 2,224.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Golden Valley High better than Homestead High?
On the Success Index (US), Homestead High ranks higher (76.6 vs 21.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Golden Valley High and Homestead High?
About 356 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley High: 2,228. Homestead High: 2,224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley High and Homestead High rank in California?
Golden Valley High is 1086th of 1,343 and Homestead High is 44th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).