Golden Valley High
2121 East Childs Ave., Merced, CA 95344. 36.6% of its 453 graduates (Class of 2023) enrolled in college within 12 months.
The path from Golden Valley High
How California measures this- 1
After graduation, Class of 2023
University of California 8.4%Cal State University 6%California community college 20.1%California private college 0.2%Out-of-state 4-year college 1.5%Out-of-state 2-year college 0.4%Not enrolled in college 63.4%College-going rate: share of high school completers who enrolled in any college within 12 months, tracked by the state through the National Student Clearinghouse and California's public systems. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
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What those choices lead to
California does not report which individual colleges each school's graduates attend. Here is how a typical college of each type in California performs.
College type in California Colleges Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt University of California campuses 9 86% $14,538 $83,432 $13,000 Cal State and other public universities 24 55% $9,614 $68,650 $14,875 Community colleges 120 40% $6,004 $46,630 $10,500 Private nonprofit colleges 51 66% $30,247 $75,975 $21,500 Medians across colleges of each type with at least 500 undergraduates. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. All California colleges.
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Colleges closest to Golden Valley High
College Distance Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Merced College 3.5 mi 35% $714 $43,058 University of California-Merced 5.5 mi 68% $11,583 $69,352 California State University-Stanislaus 27.5 mi 52% $3,565 $65,560 Madera Community College 35.4 mi 37% $1,879 — Modesto Junior College 39.6 mi 29% $5,954 $45,551 San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto 46.0 mi 73% $26,323 $43,313
College-going over time
Share of each class enrolled in college within 12 months. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Independence High (Alternative) (1.5 mi, 13.7% to college) · Merced High (2.6 mi, 35.6% to college) · Merced Scholars Charter (3.3 mi, 17.6% to college) · Elementary Capitan High (5.6 mi, 50.9% to college) · Buhach Colony High (8.0 mi, 41.8% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check Merced Union High's attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Golden Valley High | Merced Union High | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within 12 months | 36.6% | 40.3% | 65.7% |
| Graduation rate | 95.3% | — | 87.5% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Golden Valley High graduates go to college?
- 36.6% of the Class of 2023 at Golden Valley High enrolled in college within 12 months, compared with 65.7% in California. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
- What is the graduation rate at Golden Valley High?
- Golden Valley High has a four-year graduation rate of 95.3%. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
