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Kern High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 42,521 students in Kern High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Kern High School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
25 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
42,521 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
1,731 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Kern High School District, which is ranked #1210 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1160 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
224 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,621 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
29,647 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
56%
# Black Students
2,389 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
7,678 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
18%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
127 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
823 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
10,260
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
10,975
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
10,618
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
10,668
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,417 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,643 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$741 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$708 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,417
$19,801
Spending / Student
$16,643
$18,236
Best Kern High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Jewetta Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Grades: 9-12
| 2,284 students
Rank: #22.
Centennial High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8601 Hageman Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Grades: 9-12
| 2,269 students
Rank: #33.
Stockdale High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,298 students
Rank: #44.
Frontier High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6401 Allen Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 829-1107
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 829-1107
Grades: 9-12
| 2,087 students
Rank: #55.
Independence High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8001 Old River Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001
Grades: 9-12
| 2,314 students
Rank: #66.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3100
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,810 students
Rank: #77.
Golden Valley High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hosking Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 827-0800
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 827-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,751 students
Rank: #88.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1241 G St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Grades: 9-12
| 3,018 students
Rank: #99.
Arvin High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Varsity Rd.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-5561
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-5561
Grades: 9-12
| 2,893 students
Rank: #1010.
North High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Galaxy Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 2,206 students
Rank: #1111.
East Bakersfield High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Quincy St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Grades: 9-12
| 2,554 students
Rank: #1212.
Highland High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 2,621 students
Rank: #1313.
Foothill High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Grades: 9-12
| 2,136 students
Rank: #1414.
South High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 831-3680
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 831-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 2,299 students
Rank: #1515.
West High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-2822
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-2822
Grades: 9-12
| 2,003 students
Rank: #1616.
Shafter High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
526 Mannel Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4961
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4961
Grades: 9-12
| 1,621 students
Rank: #1717.
Kern Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3340 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2611
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #1818.
Mira Monte High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 S. Fairfax Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-1800
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,647 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Central Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Mannel Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4281
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4281
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Nueva Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8600 Palm Ave.
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-1532
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-1532
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Vista Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 P St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 327-8561
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 327-8561
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Vista West Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7115 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-4242
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-4242
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #2323.
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E. Belle Terrace
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 832-3700
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 832-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #2424.
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
1750 E. Panama Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-1750
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-1750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kern High School District?
Kern High School District manages 25 public schools serving 42,521 students.
What is the rank of Kern High School District?
Kern High School District is ranked #1210 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kern High School District?
70% of Kern High School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kern High School District?
Kern High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Kern High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,643 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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