Golden West High School
Golden West High School | |
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Location | |
Visalia, California United States | |
Coordinates | 36°20′42″N 119°15′12″W / 36.3449°N 119.2533°WCoordinates: 36°20′42″N 119°15′12″W / 36.3449°N 119.2533°W |
Information | |
Type | Public |
Motto | Pursuing Success |
Established | 1979 |
School district | Visalia Unified School District |
Principal | Jose Fergoso |
Faculty | 105 |
Grades | 9 - 12 |
Number of students | 1600 |
Color(s) | Brown & Gold |
Athletics | American football, cheerleading, volleyball, cross country, water polo, tennis, golf, basketball, soccer, wrestling, baseball, softball, track, swimming/diving, dance |
Athletics conference | West Yosemite League |
Mascot | Trailblazers |
Rivals | El Diamante High School |
Website | Golden West High School |
Demographics
Students enrollment by grade
- Grade 9: 456
- Grade 10: 522
- Grade 11: 522
- Grade 12: 621
Student enrollment by ethnic background
- African American: 0.6%
- White: 45.7%
- Native American or Alaska Native: 0.7%
- Asian: 5.1%
- Hispanic or Latino: 47.6%
- Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Academic Performance Index
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: 30[1]
Notable alumni
- Shane Costa - professional baseball player for the Kansas City Royals
- Beau Mills - professional baseball player for the Cleveland Indians
- Sabrina Sabbagh - broadcaster, Fox News
- Chris Schwinden - professional baseball player for the New York Mets
External links
- Golden West High School web page
- Visalia Times-Delta school profile: Golden West High School
- Golden West High School athletics
References
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