- Enrollment
- 3,069
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Isabella, CA
Kern Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Kern Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061954002347
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kern Valley High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lake Isabella · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kern Valley High has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kern Valley High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Isabella, CA.
School address
District: Kern High · California
NCES ID 061954002347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Kern Valley High held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 061954002347 · Lake Isabella, CA High · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 19.1:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bakersfield High (3,069 students)
Kern Valley High held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kern Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bakersfield Hi
Bakersfield High
3,069 students
- Arvin High
Arvin High
2,653 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High
2,575 students
- Highland High
Highland High
2,530 students
- Stockdale High
Stockdale High
2,398 students
- This school 516
Kern Valley High
516 students
What this shows Kern Valley High reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kern Valley High compares
Kern Valley High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$17,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 13.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Kern Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kern High reports $17,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kern Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arvin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stockdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kern Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kern Valley High
How many students attend Kern Valley High?
Kern Valley High has 516 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Isabella, CA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kern Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kern Valley High is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kern Valley High?
65.9% of students at Kern Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kern Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Kern Valley High is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Lake Isabella, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kern Valley High?
Kern Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kern Valley High rank among public schools in Lake Isabella?
By Resource Investment Index, Kern Valley High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Isabella, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kern High?
Besides Kern Valley 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.