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Golden Valley High School vs. Canyon High School

Should you attend Golden Valley High School or Canyon High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Golden Valley High School
27051 Robert C. Lee Pkwy.
Newhall, CA 91321
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Canyon High School
19300 West Nadal St.
Canyon Country, CA 91351
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,993 students in grades 9-12, Golden Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,966 students in grades 9-12, Canyon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,993 students
1,966 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Golden Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Canyon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Golden Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Canyon High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
82 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Golden Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Canyon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Canyon High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3245 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#1619 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Golden Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Canyon High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in CA)
43%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canyon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canyon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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93%
(Top 30% in CA)
97%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Golden Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Canyon High School with the average graduation rate observed in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Golden Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Canyon High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
500
480
Grade 10 Students
483
536
Grade 11 Students
520
508
Grade 12 Students
490
442

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Golden Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
12%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Golden Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
61%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Golden Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Golden Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
15%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Golden Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Golden Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Golden Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Canyon High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Golden Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Canyon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Golden Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Canyon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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