Golden Valley High
Bakersfield, CA · Kern High · Grades 9-12
716th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 53%▲ Improving
Golden Valley High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Golden Valley High 716th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2015 to 53th in 2025 — improving.
Golden Valley High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 517 students tested
Golden Valley High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,365 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.6% | 86.8% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 6.6% | 5.4% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 8.0% | 4.2% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Asian | 2.7% | 2.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Golden Valley High
Typical home value $320K in zip 93307 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Golden Valley High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Del Oro HighKern High · 1.7 mi away1,152nd of 1,528
ELA 38% · Math 8% - 5Ridgeview HighKern High · 2.6 mi away815th of 1,528
ELA 53% · Math 17% - 5South HighKern High · 3 mi away807th of 1,528
ELA 54% · Math 17% - 1Tierra Del Sol Continuation HighKern High · 4.9 mi away1,490th of 1,528
ELA 3% · Math 2% - 5West HighKern High · 5.2 mi away869th of 1,528
ELA 54% · Math 13% - 1Vista Continuation HighKern High · 5.3 mi away1,387th of 1,528
ELA 13% · Math 1% - 1Kern Workforce 2000 AcademyKern High · 5.3 mi away · charter1,453rd of 1,528
ELA 9% · Math 0% - –Kern High ROCKern High ROC · 5.4 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Golden Valley High in?
Golden Valley High is part of the Kern High district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Golden Valley High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Golden Valley High 716th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Golden Valley High?
Hispanic 87%, Black 5%, White 4%, Asian 3% (2,365 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Golden Valley High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93307 is $320K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.