- Merced High reported a higher chronically absent students than Golden Valley High (626 vs. 519).
- Golden Valley High reported a higher graduating cohort than Merced High (451 vs. 401).
- Golden Valley High reported a higher ap enrollment than Merced High (252 vs. 225).
- Graduation rates are within 3 percentage points of each other.
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Merced High reported a higher chronically absent students than Golden Valley High (626 vs. 519).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Golden Valley High reported a higher graduating cohort than Merced High (451 vs. 401).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Golden Valley High reported a higher ap enrollment than Merced High (252 vs. 225).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Golden Valley High reported a higher violent incidents than Merced High (71 vs. 52).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Golden Valley High reported a higher students per counselor than Merced High (467.3:1 vs. 456.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
31 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Golden Valley High
$16,577.59
Merced High
$16,577.59
Local revenue share
Golden Valley High
18.4%
Merced High
18.4%
State revenue share
Golden Valley High
67.8%
Merced High
67.8%
Federal revenue share
Golden Valley High
13.7%
Merced High
13.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Golden Valley High
31.2%
Merced 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.