terrible parent relations, students seem to control the staff. the student seems to be a class system, the more wealth of the parent the moe power of the student, sad
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Posted by a parent on 09/02/09
Golden West High is a great school with excellent sports and education choices.
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Posted by a parent on 07/03/09
I am an alumni of G-Dub, and I loved it. I was involved in the Colorguard, choir, drama. It is the best school in Visalia. Hands down, that's it. The teachers are friendly, and helpful, the coaches truly care about their players, and it's just awesome. G-DUB forever!!!
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Posted by a other on 09/02/08
I am currently a junior at Golden West High and I can honestly say this is really a great school. If you are into the arts, (choir, drama) this is definitely where you need to go. There are a lot of students, and it is sometimes hard to get into the classes you want, but there is a great counciling department
... Read more that is always willing to help. Great school spirit and a fantastic ASB always equal really good rallies. Overall, a great school I would recommend it over any school in Visalia hands down. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/01/08
All around the county, people talk about how Golden West is a bad school. About how we have the highest pregnancy rates and our school is racist. Those negative feedbacks are stupidd. you don't know about all the hard work we put into our school. and how much pride we have . We have so many positive
... Read more outlooks , but so many people look pass it. Golden West is amazing. Get it through your heads . Read less
Posted by a student on 06/05/08
Golden West is an excellent school to attend to. If you aren't involved in extra curricular activities than you garner nothing. Golden West has the best academic, athletic and clubs here in all of Visalia. And watch out El D. Golden West is going to win Mock Trial this year and there is nothing you can
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Posted by a student on 06/05/08
I'm am currently a freshman at Golden West High. It is really disappointing to read all of these negative comments about my school. For all of you parents that don't approve of my school, you have no idea how my school is. You haven't walked through the halls, your kids might have, but not you. Golden
... Read more West is amazing. The teachers? Great! they're not only there to teach you, they are there to help you and to just talk. They get to know you on a personal level and they also push to achieve your highest. I might just be a freshman, but with this much energy and motivation to go to school, you can only imagine how much it will increase over the years. That's all I have to say: Golden West is an amazing experience and the faculty deserves more credit than they get. Mallory Bonnema, Freshman of GWHS! Read less
Posted by a student on 02/22/08
I believe this school has great potential in being outstanding, but the racism problem and segregation tends to cloud the good things there. I hope this will be the wake up call needed for them to address these issues.
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Posted by a parent on 11/12/07
As a former student-athlete of GWHS, I can only say that all these negative reviews of my alma matter ae ludicrous. With changing times comes changing attitudes and GWHS will continue to be a model of what I hope to be as a parent, a constantly evolving, loving, caring center from which understanding
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Posted by a former student on 04/09/07
Golden West is just another overcrowded public valley high school with teachers that have given up on trying to discipline students. It's a pretty apathetic environment, as a result.
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Visalia schools — Golden West High School is located at 1717 N Mcauliff Rd, Visalia CA 93292. 1717 N Mcauliff Rd is in the 93292 ZIP code in Visalia, CA The school district for Golden West High School is the Visalia Unified School District. Golden West High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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