Kern High School District
Top Rankings
Kern High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 42,054 students in Kern High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Kern High School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
24 Schools
10,295 Schools
# Students
42,054 Students
5,954,230 Students
# Teachers
1,694 Teachers
264,868 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Kern High School District, which is ranked #482 of all 1,165 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#474 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
# American Indian Students
234 Students
28,376 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,715 Students
702,511 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
29,050 Students
3,303,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
69%
56%
# Black Students
2,358 Students
306,640 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
7,783 Students
1,291,334 Students
% White Students
18%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
133 Students
25,751 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
776 Students
294,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
458,329
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
423,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
429,499
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
436,314
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
444,069
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
446,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
437,887
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
457,851
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
465,279
# Students in 9th Grade:
10,982
499,529
# Students in 10th Grade:
10,533
493,636
# Students in 11th Grade:
10,285
477,526
# Students in 12th Grade:
10,254
484,616
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,673 is higher than the state median of $14,213. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,866 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$645 MM
$7 MM
Spending
$694 MM
$7 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,673
$14,213
Spending / Student
$16,866
$13,602
Best Kern High School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 E. Belle Terrace
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 832-3700
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 832-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Bakersfield High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1241 G St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Grades: 9-12
| 2,963 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arvin High School
Reading: ≥90%
900 Varsity Rd.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-5561
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-5561
Grades: 9-12
| 2,764 students
Rank: n/an/a
Centennial High School
Reading: ≥90%
8601 Hageman Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Grades: 9-12
| 2,205 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Valley High (Continuation)
Alternative School
526 Mannel Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4281
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4281
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Bakersfield High School
Reading: ≥50%
2200 Quincy St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Grades: 9-12
| 2,400 students
Rank: n/an/a
Foothill High School
Reading: 75-79%
501 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Grades: 9-12
| 2,128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Frontier High School
Reading: ≥90%
6401 Allen Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 829-1107
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 829-1107
Grades: 9-12
| 2,069 students
Rank: n/an/a
Golden Valley High School
Reading: 75-79%
801 Hosking Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 827-0800
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 827-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,751 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highland High School
Reading: ≥50%
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 2,578 students
Rank: n/an/a
8001 Old River Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001
Grades: 9-12
| 2,283 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kern Valley High School
Reading: ≥50%
3340 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2611
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Charter School
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty High School
Reading: ≥80%
925 Jewetta Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Grades: 9-12
| 2,258 students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 S. Fairfax Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-1800
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,678 students
Rank: n/an/a
North High School
Reading: ≥50%
300 Galaxy Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 2,020 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nueva Continuation High School
Alternative School
8600 Palm Ave.
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-1532
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-1532
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ridgeview High School
Reading: ≥90%
8501 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3100
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,831 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shafter High School
Reading: ≥50%
526 Mannel Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4961
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4961
Grades: 9-12
| 1,682 students
Rank: n/an/a
South High School
Reading: ≥80%
1101 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 831-3680
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 831-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 2,323 students
Rank: n/an/a
2800 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,321 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Continuation High School
Alternative School
200 P St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 327-8561
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 327-8561
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vista West Continuation High School
Alternative School
7115 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-4242
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-4242
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
West High School
Reading: ≥80%
1200 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-2822
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-2822
Grades: 9-12
| 2,009 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kern High School District?
Kern High School District manages 24 public schools serving 42,054 students.
What is the rank of Kern High School District?
Kern High School District is ranked #482 out of 1,165 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kern High School District?
69% of Kern High School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $16,866 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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