- Golden West High reported a higher graduating cohort than La Sierra High (358 vs. 36).
- Golden West High reported a higher chronically absent students than La Sierra High (358 vs. 74).
- Golden West High reported a higher violent incidents than La Sierra High (142 vs. 0).
- 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 West High reported a higher chronically absent students than La Sierra High (358 vs. 74).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Golden West High reported a higher graduating cohort than La Sierra High (358 vs. 36).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Golden West High reported a higher dual enrollment than La Sierra High (65 vs. 15).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Golden West High reported a higher violent incidents than La Sierra High (142 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Golden West High reported a higher students per counselor than La Sierra High (340.5:1 vs. 224:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Golden West High
3 metrics were reported by Golden West High. Comparable data for La Sierra High is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
96%
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
233
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Golden West High
$16,965.77
La Sierra High
$111,071.52
Local revenue share
Golden West High
15.5%
La Sierra High
20.5%
State revenue share
Golden West High
69.8%
La Sierra High
51.4%
Federal revenue share
Golden West High
14.7%
La Sierra High
28.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Golden West High
23.9%
La Sierra High
45.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Tulare County
$69,489
Tulare County
$69,489
Poverty rate
Tulare County
17.8%
Tulare County
17.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Tulare County
15.8%
Tulare County
15.8%
Unemployment rate
Tulare County
10.3%
Tulare County
10.3%
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.