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Kerman High School

205 S. First St.
Kerman, CA 93630

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Tel: (559) 843-9700

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Kerman High School serves 1,638 students in grades 9-12.

Kerman High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 1,638 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Kerman High School's student population of 1,638 students has grown by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,638 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

67 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Kerman High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Kerman High School is 0.29, 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)

Overall Testing Rank

#2468 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Kerman High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

16%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kerman 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kerman 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

24:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Kerman 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

12%

Hispanic

84%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kerman 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

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.63

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

Graduation Rate

91%

85%

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

Eligible for Free Lunch

81%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kerman 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

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Kerman Unified School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kerman High School's ranking?

Kerman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

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

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Kerman High School?

The graduation rate of Kerman High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Kerman High School?

1,638 students attend Kerman High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Kerman High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

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

Kerman High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Kerman High School offer ?

Kerman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Kerman High School part of?

Kerman High School is part of Kerman Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,638 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education