Serving 516 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kern Valley High serves the northeast part of Lake Isabella, CA, encompassing an extensive attendance zone of approximately 719.3 square miles. Families typically live 20-30 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 16.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance reaching 27.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kern Valley High School's student population of 516 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1941
School Rankings
Kern Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kern Valley High School is 0.56, 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
#8068 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
62%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Bronc
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kern Valley High School's ranking?
Kern Valley High School is ranked #8068 out of 9,523 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Kern Valley High School?
516 students attend Kern Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kern Valley High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% 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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