Arvin High School

900 Varsity Rd.
Arvin, CA 93203

(School attendance zone shown in map)

arvin.kernhigh.org

Arvin High School serves 2,764 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,764 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: 13%
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arvin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Arvin High School's student population of 2,764 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,764 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

102 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Arvin High School is 0.06, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

13%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arvin High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥90%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arvin High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

27:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Arvin High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Arvin High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.

Hispanic

97%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Arvin High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Arvin High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

90%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Arvin High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

84%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arvin High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Kern High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arvin High School's ranking?

Arvin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Arvin High School?

The graduation rate of Arvin High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Arvin High School?

2,764 students attend Arvin High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Arvin High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Arvin High School?

Arvin High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Arvin High School offer ?

Arvin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Arvin High School part of?

Arvin High School is part of Kern High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,764 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50%)
Math Proficiency
: 13%
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education