Enrollment
2,653
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Arvin, CA
Arvin High
Federal NCES profile for Arvin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061954002339
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arvin High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Arvin · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Arvin High has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arvin High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Arvin, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arvin High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arvin High
Arvin High is a high-poverty, large high school in Arvin, California, enrolling 2,653 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.5% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,653 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #58.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Kern High also operates Bakersfield High (3,069 students) and Ridgeview High (2,575 students) alongside Arvin High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arvin High compares
Arvin High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,653 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,653
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,830
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 226 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
Two or More 1.4%
White 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Arvin High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kern High, which includes Arvin High.
$15,830
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 63.4%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arvin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stockdale High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arvin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,069
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,575
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,530
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,369
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arvin High
How many students attend Arvin High?
Arvin High has 2,653 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arvin, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arvin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Arvin High is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arvin High?
87.5% of students at Arvin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arvin High?
The largest demographic group at Arvin High is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Arvin, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arvin High?
Arvin High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arvin High rank among public schools in Arvin?
By Resource Investment Index, Arvin High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Arvin, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Arvin on the city page.
Is Arvin High a good school?
Arvin High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kern High?
Besides Arvin High, Kern High also operates Bakersfield High (3,069 students), Ridgeview High (2,575 students), and Highland High (2,530 students). See the Kern High district page for the complete list.
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