How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Kern County Special Education | Valley Oaks Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Bakersfield, CA |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 387 | 1,087 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.6:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.9% | 35.8% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Kern County Special Education | Valley Oaks Charter |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $188,117 | $188,117 |
| District | Kern County Office of Education | Kern County Office of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Kern County Special Education | Valley Oaks Charter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.8% | 49.1% |
| African American | 5.9% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63.8% | 37.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 9.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Kern County Special Education | Valley Oaks Charter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 543.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 96.9% | 12.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.