Kern Valley High School serves 451 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kern Valley High School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kern Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Kern Valley High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kern Valley High School?
451 students attend Kern Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Kern Valley High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 22:1.
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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