Golden Valley High School

What Golden Valley High School does

Golden Valley High School is a public secondary institution operating within the Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) in Merced, California, serving students in grades 9–12 under a government-funded model. The school delivers a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum aligned with UC/CSU A-G requirements, supplemented by Advanced Placement courses, Career Technical Education pathways (Agriculture, Business & Technology, Family & Consumer Science, Theater Arts), and the STAR Academy covering IT and cybersecurity. A central academic partnership with Merced College enables dual enrollment through CCAP, concurrent enrollment, and embedded college credit, allowing students to take up to 11 units per semester at no cost. The Class of 2025 recorded 436 students, a 95.3% graduation rate, 144 students earning college credit, and 242 students earning certification, with 97.2% extracurricular involvement.

The school's core technology stack is built on third-party EdTech platforms: Canvas for learning management, Aeries for student information (with 24/7 web and mobile access), Chromebooks for a 1:1 device program, ParentSquare for family communication, Google Workspace for collaboration, ClassLink for single sign-on, and Gale/SIRS databases for research. Student support services include academic, college/career, and personal counseling; a Sierra Vista clinician for referral-based mental health services; the Cougar Closet for students in need of clothing or supplies; and the Cougar Academy (ASSETS) after-school program offering free tutoring and enrichment Monday–Friday. Athletics and 30+ student clubs drive non-academic engagement, while the Silver Cord Award program recognizes community service (250+ volunteer hours).

Revenue is sourced from California state education funding, local property taxes, and federal grants, with negligible secondary streams from optional Chromebook insurance ($20–30/year) and school merchandise. The school does not generate commercial revenue, has no private ownership, and is governed by the MUHSD Board of Education. Operational scale includes 151 staff members across teaching, administration, counseling, and support roles, with no disclosed headcount growth or fundraising activity. The institution's strategic posture is defined by district integration, higher-education partnership, and incremental program expansion rather than market-driven growth.

Name

Golden Valley High School

Legal name

Golden Valley High School

Website

https://gvhs.muhsd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golden Valley High School is a public secondary institution in Merced, California, serving grades 9–12 within the Merced Union High School District through a government-funded college-preparatory curriculum, dual enrollment with Merced College, CTE pathways, and athletics and clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Career technical education
• Dual enrollment programs
• High school athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Merced

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through California state education funding, local property taxes, and federal grants. Operates as a public institution under Merced Union High School District.
2. Chromebook Insurance: Optional device protection plan for student-issued Chromebooks - $30 for freshmen, $25 for sophomores, $20 for juniors and seniors
3. Transcript Fees: Free transcripts while enrolled as active student; alumni transcripts available through Parchment with fees after graduation
4. Merchandise Sales: School merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, and apparel sold through Student Body Office and online webstore

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Golden Valley High School is a public secondary institution delivering comprehensive high school education to students in grades 9–12 in Merced, California. Its offerings include a college-preparatory curriculum meeting UC/CSU A-G requirements, Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment with Merced College for college credit, Career Technical Education pathways, and the STAR Academy technology program. The school provides academic and personal counseling, after-school programming through Cougar Academy (ASSETS), athletics, and over 30 student clubs and organizations.

Product overview

Golden Valley High School is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational program through multiple interconnected services. The school operates a college preparatory curriculum meeting A-G requirements for UC/CSU admission, supplemented by dual enrollment opportunities through Merced College enabling students to earn college credit. Career Technical Education pathways provide industry-relevant skills, while the STAR Academy offers technology-focused education. Student support services include counseling (academic, college, and personal), the Cougar Closet for students in need, and after-school programs through Cougar Academy (ASSETS). The school provides all students with Chromebooks for 1:1 computing, supported by library databases and digital resources. A full spectrum of athletics and 30+ clubs offer extracurricular engagement, while community service programs recognize student volunteerism through the Silver Cord Award. Administrative services include transcript processing via Parchment and enrollment support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling program offering academic counseling (course selection, grade monitoring, graduation planning), college and career counseling (career exploration, financial aid, college applications), and personal/social counseling (conflict resolution, mental health referrals). Staff includes grade-level counselors, a scholarship counselor, career technician, and student support manager.
• Dual Enrollment / College Credit Program Partnership with Merced College enabling students to earn college credit while in high school through CCAP classes (online, most accessible), concurrent enrollment (outside school hours), and embedded college credit courses (within select MUHSD classes). Students can take up to 11 units per semester at no cost.
• STAR Academy Technology-focused academy program offered through the district's Information Technology & Cybersecurity department. Provides emerging technology education aligned with ISTE Standards for students.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Career pathways program connecting academic instruction with industry-relevant technical skills. Includes pathways in Agriculture, Business & Technology, Family & Consumer Science, Theater Arts, and other CTE areas. Students completing 3+ courses in a single pathway receive special graduation recognition.
• Cougar Academy (ASSETS) Free after-school program open Monday-Friday from 3:15-6:15 PM for grades 9-12. Offers tutoring in various subjects, clubs for leadership and enrichment, and physical fitness activities. All current MUHSD students are enrolled automatically.
• Cougar Closet Resource program providing clothing, shoes, school supplies, and self-care essentials at no cost to students in need. Also supports students in foster care or experiencing homelessness. Open Tuesday before/after school and Wednesday during lunch.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Rigorous college-level courses offering potential college credit through AP exams (approximately $91 per exam). Available to students meeting course prerequisites with signed parent/student contracts required for enrollment.
• 1:1 Chromebook Program Each student is issued a Chromebook at the beginning of the school year (returned at year end). Optional protection plans available ($30 freshman, $25 sophomore, $20 junior/senior). Students responsible for device care with library support for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Library Services School library offering physical and digital resources including Follett Destiny online catalog, eTexts, research databases (Gale, SIRS), and the MUHSD Battle of the Books competition. Library staffed by Teacher Librarian and Library Media Technician.
• Personal Counseling Services On-campus mental health support including grade-level counselors, Student Support Manager, and Sierra Vista clinician for individual therapeutic services (referral-based). Also offers counseling groups facilitated by Sierra Vista counselor on mental health topics.
• Transcript & Records Services Registrar services for transcript requests (via Parchment), enrollment, withdrawal processing, and diploma/graduation orders. Free transcripts for active students; fees apply for alumni.
• Student Activities & Clubs Over 30 student clubs including Asian Culture Club, AVID, Band, Black Student Union, CSF, FFA, HOSA, Key Club, Leadership, and more. Each club has an assigned faculty advisor.
• Athletics Program Full athletic program with multiple sports teams, athletic director, team schedules and coaches. Students can earn PE credit through athletics. Includes CIF Sac-Joaquin Section participation and GVHS Sports Network video coverage.
• Community Service Program (Silver Cord Award) Silver Cord Award program recognizing students who complete 250+ volunteer hours with non-profit organizations. Hours tracked via Google Classroom with monthly log submissions required.
• Credit Recovery Options Multiple pathways for students to recover credits including summer school (preferred), on-site online credit recovery (Academic Support class), Merced Adult School concurrent enrollment, and alternative education sites (Sequoia, Yosemite).

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Merced CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive dual enrollment partnership allowing GVHS students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements. Partnership includes CCAP courses (online, most accessible), concurrent enrollment (evening/weekend/online), and embedded college credit in select high school courses. Students can take up to 11 units per semester at no cost.
• Merced Union High School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGVHS operates as part of the MUHSD district which provides governance, curriculum alignment, shared services including technology (Aeries, Canvas, Chromebooks), nutrition services, transportation, and professional development. District includes 10 schools serving Merced County.
• CIF Sac-Joaquin SectionminorOthersAthletic conference membership governing competitive sports participation and league standings for GVHS athletics programs.
• California Scholarship FederationminorOthersState-wide honor society affiliation providing recognition framework for academic achievement with life membership and 100% membership tiers for graduating seniors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Sequoia High School: MUHSD alternative education public high school providing credit recovery and alternative pathways. Shares the same district infrastructure and student pool, making it a peer for understanding diversion of at-risk students from comprehensive campuses like GVHS.
• Livingston High School: MUHSD comprehensive public high school serving Livingston, California. Operates under the same district governance, technology, and shared services, with a comparable A-G/CTE/dual enrollment offering structure that makes it a functional peer for program and outcome comparison.
• Independence High School: MUHSD alternative-education public high school. Operates the same Aeries/Canvas technology stack and serves district students, but with a credit-recovery and continuation-style model — relevant peer for understanding how off-track students are redirected away from GVHS.
• Atwater High School: Comprehensive public high school within MUHSD serving Atwater, California. Operates with the same shared district services (Aeries, Canvas, 1:1 Chromebooks) and a comparable athletics/college-prep program, making it a direct peer for district-wide enrollment dynamics.
• El Capitan High School: MUHSD comprehensive public high school sharing the same district-level curriculum, technology stack, and extracurricular model. Competes for the same Merced-area student pool and offers a directly comparable slate of academic and CTE programs.
• Merced Adult School: MUHSD adult school offering concurrent enrollment pathways for high school students needing credit recovery. A same-district peer that competes with GVHS's own credit recovery programs for older or off-track students.
• Buhach Colony High School: Comprehensive public high school within MUHSD located in Atwater, California. Shares the same district curriculum, dual enrollment access to Merced College, and 1:1 device program, providing a directly comparable alternative for parents in the same region.
• Merced High School: Comprehensive public high school in the same MUHSD district and same city of Merced, California. Offers the same A-G curriculum, dual enrollment with Merced College, CTE pathways, athletics, and student services, making it the closest direct functional peer for enrollment and program comparison.
• Yosemite High School: MUHSD alternative education public high school focused on credit recovery and alternative pathways. Operates under the same district governance and shared services, and is a relevant peer for tracking where students who need remediation are placed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/golden-valley-high-school-98

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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