At a glance
Reported students
516
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
2,107
Kern Valley High: 516 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 491
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about Kern Valley High
Kern Valley High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lake Isabella. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Kern High. NCES reports 516 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.5%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kern Valley High
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.8%
- Hispanic21.5%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kern High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
High · Grades 09–12
491 reported students
Vista West Continuation High
High · Grades 09–12
375 reported students
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High
High · Grades 09–12
241 reported students
Vista Continuation High
High · Grades 09–12
221 reported students
Central Valley High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
86 reported students
Nueva Continuation High
High · Grades 09–12
79 reported students