Golden Valley High School (Bakersfield, California)

Golden Valley High School (abbr. GVHS) is a public American senior high school set in Bakersfield, California. The school is part of the Kern High School District. Its campus is located on the corner of Hosking Avenue and Monitor Street/Shannon Drive.

Golden Valley High School
Address
801 Hosking Avenue

,
93307

Coordinates35°16′48″N 119°00′33″W
Information
School typePublic
Opened2003
School districtKern High School District
PrincipalPaul Helman
Teaching staff95.98 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,434 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio25.36[1]
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Blue and Gold    
Athletics conferenceSouth Yosemite League
NicknameBulldogs
RivalsRidgeview High School, South High School , West High School
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges
YearbookThe Golden Age
Feeder schoolsMcKee Middle School, Olivier Middle School, Greenfield Middle School
WebsiteGVHS website
[2]

History

Golden Valley High School was founded in 2003 and opened on August 18, 2003. Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, the 28th Chief Justice of California, visited Golden Valley High School on May 17, 2013 to present Golden Valley High School with the "Civic Learning Award of Excellence."

Academics

GVHS offers the following AP, and Honors courses, which students can take to earn college credit via the AP program, pass an SAT exam, or be academically challenged to prepare for college:

Athletics

Below are all the sports that GVHS participates in and their respective season: Fall

Winter

Spring

Clubs & Organizations

GVHS has the following clubs and organizations in which students can participate:

  • ASB (Associated Student Body)
  • AP Financial
  • AVID Club
  • Band
  • Black Student Union
  • Blue and Gold Club
  • Breast Friends Club
  • Cheerleading
  • Choir
  • Colorguard
  • Class Representatives (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer for each class)
  • Cross Club
  • CSF (California Scholarship Federation)
  • Drama Club
  • Drum Line
  • FFA (Future Farmers of America)
  • French Club
  • Mock Trial
  • Friendship Club
  • GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)
  • Honors Society
  • Interact Club
  • Science Bowl
  • Science and Medicine Club
  • Spanish Club
  • Winterguard
  • Yearbook
  • Words and Arts Club
  • Wood Construction Club
  • RN Club

References

  1. "Golden Valley High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Golden Valley High". ed.gov. Retrieved 17 March 2015.

Official website

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