Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kern County Community 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 38% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kern County Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kern County Community's student population of 298 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kern County Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kern County Community is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9512 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
71%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
38%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kern County Community's ranking?
Kern County Community is ranked #9512 out of 9,602 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kern County Community?
The graduation rate of Kern County Community is 38%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kern County Community?
298 students attend Kern County Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Kern County Community students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kern County Community?
Kern County Community has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kern County Community offer ?
Kern County Community offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kern County Community part of?
Kern County Community is part of Kern County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Kern County Community located?
Kern County Community is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown.
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