Goleta Valley Junior High School

About Goleta Valley Junior High School

Goleta Valley Junior High School is a public school located in Santa Barbara County, California. It serves grades 7-8 and is part of the Santa Barbara Unified School District. The school is committed to providing an excellent education that prepares students for success in their future.
Goleta Valley Junior High School has a variety of programs and activities to meet the needs of its diverse student population. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum, with classes in math, science, language arts, social studies, and foreign language. In addition, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities such as athletics, clubs, and music.
Goleta Valley Junior High School has a strong commitment to the community. The school works with local organizations to provide students with educational opportunities outside of the classroom. The school also provides a variety of resources to support and nurture the social and emotional development of its students.
Goleta Valley Junior High School is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment for all students. The school has implemented a variety of initiatives to ensure that all students feel welcome and respected. The school also works with parents and families to ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Address:	6100 Stow Canyon Rd. Goleta, CA 93117
Phone:	(805) 967-3486
Site:	gvjh.sbunified.org
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	761 students

Overview Goleta Valley Junior High School

Goleta Valley Junior High School serves 761 students in grades 7-8.
Goleta Valley Junior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Goleta Valley Junior High School

Goleta Valley Junior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Goleta Valley Junior High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.