- Enrollment
- 3,069
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bakersfield, CA
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Tierra Del Sol Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061954013031
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools.
- #1 of 20
- high schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- small classes for California
- 94.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Del Sol Continuation High ranks #1 of 20 high schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Kern High · California
NCES ID 061954013031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 061954013031 · Bakersfield, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 16.1:1 · 94.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bakersfield High (3,069 students)
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tierra Del Sol Continuation 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 241
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High
241 students
What this shows Tierra Del Sol Continuation High reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tierra Del Sol Continuation High compares
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.1% | ▲ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.7%
African American 9.6%
White 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Tierra Del Sol Continuation High 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 Tierra Del Sol Continuation High 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 Tierra Del Sol Continuation 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
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 (~241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tierra Del Sol Continuation High
How many students attend Tierra Del Sol Continuation High?
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High has 241 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Del Sol Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Del Sol Continuation High is 16.1:1, which is 25% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% 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 Tierra Del Sol Continuation High?
94.1% of students at Tierra Del Sol Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tierra Del Sol Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Tierra Del Sol Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tierra Del Sol Continuation High?
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tierra Del Sol Continuation High rank among high schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Del Sol Continuation High ranks #1 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 Tierra Del Sol Continuation 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.