Arvin High School
Tel:
(661)854-5561
- Arvin High School serves 2,624 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Arvin High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Arvin High School's student population of 2,624 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,624 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 91 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Arvin High School's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Arvin High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7195 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kern High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arvin High School is Nueva Continuation High School (5.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Grimmway Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Grimmway Academy (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Grimmway Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 770 students
0.2 miles
901 Nectarine Ct.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661)855-8200 0.2 K-8 770 - Arvin Haven Drive Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 568 students
0.8 miles
341 Haven Dr.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661)854-6540 0.8 7-8 568 - Arvin Bear Mountain Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 737 students
1.0 miles
1501 Hood St.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661)854-6590 1.0 K-6 737 - Arvin Sierra Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 844 students
1.1 miles
300 Franklin St.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661)854-6560 1.1 K-6 844 - Arvin El Camino Real Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 879 students
2.0 miles
911 El Camino Real Rd.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661)854-6661 2.0 K-6 879
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