Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-12, California Pacific Charter School Of Kern ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 58%).
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-39%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
36%
55%
Black
14%
5%
White
38%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)25-29%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Pacific Charter School Of Kern?
The graduation rate of California Pacific Charter School Of Kern is 25-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 88%.
How many students attend California Pacific Charter School Of Kern?
330 students attend California Pacific Charter School Of Kern.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of California Pacific Charter School Of Kern students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does California Pacific Charter School Of Kern offer ?
California Pacific Charter School Of Kern offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is California Pacific Charter School Of Kern part of?
California Pacific Charter School Of Kern is part of Semitropic Elementary School District.
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