At a glance
Reported students
574
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
30.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
574
Golden Valley Charter: 574 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
30.2:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 523
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 26.2:1
What the reported data says about Golden Valley Charter
Golden Valley Charter is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Ventura. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Golden Valley Charter District. NCES reports 574 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 30.2:1, above the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.4%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 30 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Golden Valley Charter
- 1How do the reported 30.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.5%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.7%
- Hispanic33.4%
- Black0.9%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
30 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Golden Valley Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacapa Middle Middle · Ventura Unified | 06–08 | 592 | 0.2 mi |
| Pacific High High · Ventura Unified | 09–12 | 213 | 0.2 mi |
| Lemon Grove Elementary · Ventura Unified | KG–08 | 299 | 0.5 mi |
| Providence Other · Ventura County Office of Education | KG–12 | 35 | 5 mi |
| San Miguel Other · Oxnard | Not reported | — | 7.2 mi |
| Ocean View Early Education Other · Ocean View | Not reported | — | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Golden Valley Charter
What grades does Golden Valley Charter serve?
Golden Valley Charter reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Golden Valley Charter District.
How many students attend Golden Valley Charter?
Golden Valley Charter reported 574 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 523 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Golden Valley Charter?
The calculated ratio is 30.2:1, based on 574 students and 18.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Golden Valley Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Golden Valley Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Golden Valley Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Golden Valley Charter in?
Golden Valley Charter is part of Golden Valley Charter District, based in Ventura, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Golden Valley Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Anacapa Middle (0.2 mi), Pacific High (0.2 mi), Lemon Grove (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.