Enrollment
1,927
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bakersfield, CA
Del Oro High
Federal NCES profile for Del Oro High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061954014605
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Oro High earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #20 of 20
- high schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 45.9:1
- large classes for California
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Oro High has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Oro High ranks #20 of 20 high schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Kern High · California
NCES ID 061954014605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
45.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+113% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Del Oro High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Del Oro High
Del Oro High is a high-poverty, large high school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling 1,927 students.
Class loads run heavy: 45.9:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 113% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,927 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 213 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #212, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Among Bakersfield's high schools, it stands alongside Bakersfield High (3,069 students): Del Oro High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (45.9:1 vs 24.4:1).
Kern High also operates Bakersfield High (3,069 students) and Arvin High (2,653 students) alongside Del Oro 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 Del Oro High compares
Del Oro 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 | 45.9:1 | ▲ 113% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,927 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
45.9:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,927
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
45.9:1
students per teacher
- 113% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
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 90.8%
African American 5.0%
White 1.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Del Oro High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kern High, which includes Del Oro 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 Del Oro High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arvin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stockdale High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Oro 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
- 2,653
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Bakersfield High
Standard public school
3,069 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview High
Standard public school
2,575 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Highland High
Standard public school
2,530 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Stockdale High
Standard public school
2,398 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Liberty High
Standard public school
2,369 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
East Bakersfield High
Standard public school
2,331 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,927 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~45.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Del Oro High
How many students attend Del Oro High?
Del Oro High has 1,927 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Oro High?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Oro High is 45.9:1, which is 113% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 192% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Oro High?
81.6% of students at Del Oro High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Oro High?
The largest demographic group at Del Oro High is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Oro High?
Del Oro High has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Del Oro High rank among high schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Oro High ranks #20 of 20 high schools in Bakersfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bakersfield on the city page.
Is Del Oro High a good school?
Del Oro High earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Del Oro High, Kern High also operates Bakersfield High (3,069 students), Arvin High (2,653 students), and Ridgeview High (2,575 students). See the Kern High district page for the complete list.
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