Golden West High School

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Golden West High School
Location
Visalia, California, United States
Information
School district Visalia Unified School District
principal Nancy Powell
Students 2166
Faculty 105
Type Public
Grades 9 - 12
Athletics Cross Country, Football, Volleyball, Water Polo, Girls Tennis, Girls Golf, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball, Golf, Softball, Track, Boys Tennis, Swimming/Diving
Athletics conference West Yosemite League
Mascot Trailblazers
Color(s) Black & Gold
Established Unknown
Homepage Golden West High School

Contents

[edit] Mission Statement

In line with the Visalia Unified School District’s List of Agreements, our goal is that every student graduating from Golden West High School will: communicate effectively, demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, be respectful of self and others, be a lifelong learner, be an effective problem solver and decision maker, be an effective goal setter, and demonstrate personal, civic, and global responsibility.

[edit] Demographics

[edit] Students Enrollment by Grade

  • Grade 9: 565
  • Grade 10: 522
  • Grade 11: 522
  • Grade 12: 459

[edit] Student Enrollment by Ethnic Background

  • African American: 0.6%
  • White (not Hispanic): 45.7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.7%
  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Filipino: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 47.6%
  • Pacific Islander: 0.1%

[edit] Academic Performance Index (API)

The state of California rates schools using the Academic Performance Index (API). Based on test scores, schools are ranked on a scale from 200 to 1000. The state expects all schools to eventually obtain an API of at least 800. Schools are also ranked by deciles from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), according to type of school (e.g., high school).

  • 2006 API Growth Score: 655
  • Statewide Rank: 3[1]

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ Golden West High School Accountability Report Card (2005-2006).