- Enrollment
- 3,069
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bakersfield, CA
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kern Workforce 2000 Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061954004529Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools.
- #2 of 20
- high schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for California
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kern Workforce 2000 Academy ranks #2 of 20 high schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Kern High · California
NCES ID 061954004529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061954004529 · Bakersfield, CA High · SMALL · CHARTER
491 enr · 9.8:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bakersfield High (3,069 students)
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy 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 491
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
491 students
What this shows Kern Workforce 2000 Academy reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kern Workforce 2000 Academy compares
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 54% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.1%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 98 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.4%
African American 6.5%
White 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Kern High reports $17,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kern Workforce 2000 Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arvin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stockdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kern Workforce 2000 Academy'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
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
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
How many students attend Kern Workforce 2000 Academy?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy has 491 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kern Workforce 2000 Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is 9.8:1, which is 54% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% lower 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 Workforce 2000 Academy?
89.3% of students at Kern Workforce 2000 Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kern Workforce 2000 Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kern Workforce 2000 Academy?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Workforce 2000 Academy rank among high schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Kern Workforce 2000 Academy ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Kern High?
Besides Kern Workforce 2000 Academy, 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.