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School Comparison

Saugus High
vs.
Golden Valley High

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

Saugus High
Golden Valley High
  • Saugus High reported a higher graduating cohort than Golden Valley High (580 vs. 462).
  • Golden Valley High reported a higher chronically absent students than Saugus High (494 vs. 408).
  • Saugus High reported a higher ap enrollment than Golden Valley High (713 vs. 669).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Golden Valley High reported a higher chronically absent students than Saugus High (494 vs. 408).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Saugus High reported a higher graduating cohort than Golden Valley High (580 vs. 462).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Saugus High reported a higher ap enrollment than Golden Valley High (713 vs. 669).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Saugus High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Golden Valley High (16 vs. 4).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Golden Valley High reported a higher students per counselor than Saugus High (356.3:1 vs. 351.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

27 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
Saugus High
$15,249.01
Golden Valley High
$15,249.01
Local revenue share
Saugus High
29.5%
Golden Valley High
29.5%
State revenue share
Saugus High
62.7%
Golden Valley High
62.7%
Federal revenue share
Saugus High
7.8%
Golden Valley High
7.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Saugus High
19.7%
Golden Valley High
19.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
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.