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Golden Valley High School vs. Independence High School

Should you attend Golden Valley High School or Independence 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Golden Valley High School
801 Hosking Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Independence High School
8001 Old River Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Golden Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 2,365 students in grades 9-12, Golden Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,334 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,365 students
2,334 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 Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Golden Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
90 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 Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
26:1
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 Kern 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 Independence High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kern 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#5402 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#4459 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
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 Independence High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
17%
(Bottom 50% 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 Kern 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 Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(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 RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kern 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 Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
89%
(Top 50% in CA)
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Golden Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kern 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 Independence High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Golden Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Independence High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
564
574
Grade 10 Students
562
648
Grade 11 Students
508
533
Grade 12 Students
731
579
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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 Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
8%
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 Kern 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 Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kern 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
87%
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 Kern 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 Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kern 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
5%
8%
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 Kern 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 Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kern 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
4%
16%
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 Kern 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 Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kern 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
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
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 Kern 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 Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Golden Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kern 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 Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kern High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
60%
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 Kern 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 Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kern 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
10%
14%
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 Kern 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 Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kern 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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