How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Centennial High | Vista West Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Bakersfield, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,212 | 375 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.1:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.1% | 79.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Centennial High | Vista West Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.2% | 36.1% |
| African American | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.6% | 50.0% |
| Asian | 5.4% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 8.6% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Centennial High | Vista West Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 384:1 | 221:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.6% | 98.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.