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School Comparison

Dos Palos High
vs.
Golden Valley High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Dos Palos High
Golden Valley High
  • Golden Valley High reported a higher chronically absent students than Dos Palos High (519 vs. 184).
  • Golden Valley High reported a higher graduating cohort than Dos Palos High (451 vs. 117).
  • Golden Valley High reported a higher ap enrollment than Dos Palos High (252 vs. 79).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Golden Valley High reported a higher chronically absent students than Dos Palos High (519 vs. 184).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Golden Valley High reported a higher graduating cohort than Dos Palos High (451 vs. 117).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Golden Valley High reported a higher ap enrollment than Dos Palos High (252 vs. 79).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Golden Valley High reported a higher violent incidents than Dos Palos High (71 vs. 57).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Golden Valley High reported a higher students per counselor than Dos Palos High (467.3:1 vs. 322:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Dos Palos High

1 metric was reported by Dos Palos High. Comparable data for Golden Valley High is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
35

Reported Only at Golden Valley High

2 metrics were reported by Golden Valley High. Comparable data for Dos Palos High is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
97%
Gifted & talented
235

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Dos Palos High
$18,598.77
Golden Valley High
$16,577.59
Local revenue share
Dos Palos High
19.2%
Golden Valley High
18.4%
State revenue share
Dos Palos High
67.7%
Golden Valley High
67.8%
Federal revenue share
Dos Palos High
13.1%
Golden Valley High
13.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Dos Palos High
29.4%
Golden Valley High
31.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Merced County
$65,044
Merced County
$65,044
Poverty rate
Merced County
18.4%
Merced County
18.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Merced County
14.8%
Merced County
14.8%
Unemployment rate
Merced County
9.8%
Merced County
9.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.