Kern Valley High School is a small high school located in Lake Isabella, California, and is one of the comprehensive high schools in the Kern High School District. The school has a staff of approximately 80 teachers and support staff, and a student population of about 500.
Serving 484 students in grades 9-12, Kern Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kern Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kern Valley High School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1941
School Rankings
Kern Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kern Valley High School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7426 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Bronc
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kern Valley High School's ranking?
Kern Valley High School is ranked #7426 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kern Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Kern Valley High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kern Valley High School?
484 students attend Kern Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Kern Valley High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kern Valley High School?
Kern Valley High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kern Valley High School offer ?
Kern Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kern Valley High School part of?
Kern Valley High School is part of Kern High School District.
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