Enrollment
221
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bakersfield, CA
Vista Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Vista Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061954002355
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Continuation High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #3 of 20
- high schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for California
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Continuation High ranks #3 of 20 high schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Kern High · California
NCES ID 061954002355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista Continuation High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista Continuation High
Vista Continuation High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling 221 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.7:1, Vista Continuation High is leaner than roughly 90% of California schools and 32% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 92.1% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 374 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 111 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 99.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 105 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 221 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bakersfield's high schools, it stands alongside Bakersfield High (3,069 students): Vista Continuation High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 24.4:1).
Kern High also operates Bakersfield High (3,069 students) and Arvin High (2,653 students) alongside Vista Continuation 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 Vista Continuation High compares
Vista Continuation 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
99.1%
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
$15,830
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 82.8%
African American 9.0%
White 5.0%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Vista Continuation High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kern High, which includes Vista Continuation 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 Vista 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 Vista Continuation 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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vista Continuation High
How many students attend Vista Continuation High?
Vista Continuation High has 221 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Continuation High is 14.7:1, which is 32% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Vista Continuation High?
92.1% of students at Vista Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Vista Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.8% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Continuation High?
Vista Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vista Continuation High rank among high schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Continuation High ranks #3 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 Vista Continuation High a good school?
Vista Continuation High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. 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 Vista 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.
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