At a glance
Reported students
491
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
2,107
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy: 491 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
9:1 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
- 765
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.3:1
What the reported data says about Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bakersfield. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Kern High. NCES reports 491 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 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (87.4%) and Black (6.5%). English learners represent 13.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
- 1How do the reported 9:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.47 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- 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
- White4.5%
- Hispanic87.4%
- Black6.5%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Valley High
High · Grades 09–12
516 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
Public schools near Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High High · Kern High | 09–12 | 2,159 | 0.3 mi |
| Vista West Continuation High High · Kern High | 09–12 | 375 | 3 mi |
| Bakersfield High High · Kern High | 09–12 | 3,069 | 3 mi |
| South High High · Kern High | 09–12 | 2,107 | 3.1 mi |
| Vista Continuation High High · Kern High | 09–12 | 221 | 3.3 mi |
| Stockdale High High · Kern High | 09–12 | 2,398 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
What grades does Kern Workforce 2000 Academy serve?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Kern High.
How many students attend Kern Workforce 2000 Academy?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy reported 491 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 765 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kern Workforce 2000 Academy?
The calculated ratio is 9:1, based on 491 students and 54.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kern Workforce 2000 Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Kern Workforce 2000 Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kern Workforce 2000 Academy in?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is part of Kern High, based in Bakersfield, CA, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kern Workforce 2000 Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West High (0.3 mi), Vista West Continuation High (3 mi), Bakersfield High (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.