Golden Valley High School is a high school in the William S. Hart Union High School District in the community of Canyon Country, California located in Santa Clarita, California. The school first opened in 2004 with a new campus. The student population is approximately 2500 in grades 9 through 12. The first class graduated in 2007.Golden Valley High School has been the filming location for many new television shows, including Heroes, House, The Unit, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.AcademicsGolden Valley offers academic programs with emphasis on preparation for higher education. All preparatory courses required by the University of California and many other institutions of higher learning are offered. The school contains several different clubs and learning organizations established to aid preparation for college, such as the National Honors Society (3.5 GPA and above), (JOOI) Octagon Club, Speech and Debate, and Key Club. Two Honors Scholars graduated from the school in 2012. To be an honors scholar, one must maintain a 4.0 GPA or above by the end of senior year.Theatre ArtsGolden Valley High School has a theatre arts program. With their newly renovated theatre center, and under the direction of Janie Prucha, two plays are put on each school year. Generally a Comedy during the Fall semester, and a Musical during the Spring semester. The plays are generally very high budget, and are very popular among the student population of the district.
