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Academic Resources for Kern High School District

Varsity Tutors serves students in Kern High School District, a public school district serving the Bakersfield area in California. The district educates 41,794 students across 23 schools, maintaining a 85% graduation rate.

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Map of Kern High School District
23
Schools

41,794

Total Students

23

Schools

85%

Graduation Rate

1150

Avg SAT

25

Avg ACT

24:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

The K–12 Academic Journey in Kern High School District

What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.

Focus & Milestones

Building foundations in reading, writing, and math

  • Learn to read (K-2)
  • Read to learn (3-5)
  • Multiplication mastery
  • Middle school readiness

Common Pressure Points

Where students often need extra support:

  • 13rd grade reading transition
  • 2Math facts fluency
  • 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade

Testing & Assessments

Important tests at this level:

  • CAASPP (Grades 3-5)
  • SBAC (Grades 3-5)
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Schools & Academic Resources

Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Kern High School District students, school information, and other academic resources.

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High Schools
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Bakersfield High
3,004 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Arvin High
2,786 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Ridgeview High
2,688 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Highland High
2,599 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Golden Valley High
2,533 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
East Bakersfield High
2,421 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Independence High
2,394 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Liberty High
2,358 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Stockdale High
2,298 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Mira Monte High
2,293 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
North High
2,214 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
South High
2,176 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Centennial High
2,175 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Frontier High
2,072 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
West High
2,025 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Shafter High
1,651 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
571 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Kern Valley High
466 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Vista West Continuation High
312 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High
273 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Vista Continuation High
242 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Nueva Continuation High
109 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Central Valley High (Continuation)
89 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
District Performance
Graduation Rate

85%

Students graduating on time
Average SAT

1150

Combined score
Average ACT

25

Composite score
Per Student Spending

$15,737

Annual expenditure

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