For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 516 students in Lake Isabella, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Lake Isabella, CA is Kern Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Isabella, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lake Isabella have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Lake Isabella, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kern Valley High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lake Isabella, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kern Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3340 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2611
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Lake Isabella, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rio Vista Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4863
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4863
Gr: 5-8
Summit Continuation High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2811 Pasadena Ln.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-3997
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-3997
Gr: 9-12
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lake Isabella, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lake Isabella, CA include Kern Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lake Isabella?
1 public high schools are located in Lake Isabella.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Isabella?
Lake Isabella public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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