Kern Union High School District
- 5801 SUNDALE AVE
- BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
- (661) 827-3100
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,427 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 23.7 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | - |
| Number of Students | 37,783 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,593 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 18.0% | 21.0% | |
| 2008 | 13.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 66.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 8.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2009 | 7.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2008 | 8.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.0% | 19.0% | |
| 2009 | 14.0% | 15.0% | |
| 2008 | 10.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 7.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 7.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 6.0% | 36.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 6.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2009 | 5.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 4.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | 22.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 24.0% | 23.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 38.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 12.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 11.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2008 | 8.0% | 12.0% | |
| CST Integrated Math 1 Test | |||
| 2010 | 2.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2009 | 5.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 40.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 68.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 26.0% | 33.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 36.0% | 9.0% | |
| 2008 | 15.0% | 7.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 5.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2009 | 4.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2008 | 2.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 13.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 10.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2008 | 8.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 15.0% | 39.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 22.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 18.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.0% | 32.0% | |
| 2009 | 14.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 10.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 30.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 25.0% | 37.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 5.0% | 6.0% | |
| 2009 | 3.0% | 7.0% | |
| 2008 | 3.0% | 6.0% | |
| CST Integrated Math 1 Test | |||
| 2010 | 5.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2009 | 7.0% | 9.0% | |
| 2008 | 5.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 9.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2009 | 9.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 3.0% | 10.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 32.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST U.S. History Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 5.0% | 15.0% | |
| 2009 | 6.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 5.0% | 9.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 12.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 12.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 9.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 31.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 23.0% | 32.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 24.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 8.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 7.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 8.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 16.0% | 24.0% | |
| CST Integrated Math 1 Test | |||
| 2010 | 4.0% | 13.0% | |
| 2009 | 7.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 4.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 16.0% | 16.0% | |
| 2009 | 9.0% | 13.0% | |
| 2008 | 10.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 30.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 24.0% | 33.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 37,783 | 23.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | - |
| 1st Grade Students | - |
| 2nd Grade Students | - |
| 3rd Grade Students | - |
| 4th Grade Students | - |
| 5th Grade Students | - |
| 6th Grade Students | - |
| 7th Grade Students | - |
| 8th Grade Students | - |
| 9th Grade Students | 10,753 |
| 10th Grade Students | 8,492 |
| 11th Grade Students | 9,211 |
| 12th Grade Students | 9,472 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 337 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1,294 |
| Hispanic | 22,203 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,800 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 10,945 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 19,195 |
| Female | 18,733 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,593 | 23.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 14 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 1,579 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 263 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 66 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 98 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 98 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 19 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,316 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 13 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 171 |
| School Administrators | 51 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 291 |
| Student Support Services | 58 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 734 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $505,486,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $152,940,000 | 30.3% |
| Property Tax | $130,457,000 | 25.8% |
| Other School Systems | $118,000 | 0.02% |
| Cities and Counties | $354,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch | $2,528,000 | 0.5% |
| Other Sales and Services | $43,000 | 0.01% |
| Rents and Royalties | $311,000 | 0.06% |
| Interest Earnings | $9,612,000 | 1.9% |
| Miscellaneous | $9,517,000 | 1.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $321,216,000 | 63.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $147,979,000 | 29.3% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $3,462,000 | 0.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $17,594,000 | 3.5% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $5,092,000 | 1.0% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $311,000 | 0.06% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $217,000 | 0.04% |
| School Lunch Programs | $586,000 | 0.1% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $77,256,000 | 15.3% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,674,000 | 0.5% |
| Other Programs | $56,585,000 | 11.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $9,460,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $31,330,000 | 6.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $7,752,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $5,856,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $1,520,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $151,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $51,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $1,708,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $268,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $6,066,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Other | $7,958,000 | 1.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $352,023,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $191,692,000 | 54.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $148,295,000 | 42.1% |
| Student Support | $24,126,000 | 4.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $20,376,000 | 4.0% |
| General Administration Support | $1,353,000 | 0.3% |
| School Administration Support | $27,944,000 | 5.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $47,982,000 | 9.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $13,722,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Support Services | $12,792,000 | 2.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $12,036,000 | 3.4% |
| Food Services | $11,916,000 | 2.4% |
| Enterprise Operations | $120,000 | 0.02% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | 6,756 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 1,959 | 5.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Kern Union High School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 24
- Students: 37,783
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,593
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| ARVIN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
900 Varsity Rd
Arvin, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,554 | 22.7 |  4 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| BAKERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1241 G St
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,746 | 27.0 |  Review This School |
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| CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8601 Hageman Rd
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,858 | 25.7 | Review This School |
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| CENTRAL VALLEY HIGH (CONTINUATION) SCHOOL | ||||
526 Mannel Ave
Shafter, CA Public | 9-12 | 89 | 29.7 | Review This School |
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| EAST BAKERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2200 Quincy St
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,302 | 24.7 | Review This School |
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| FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
501 Park Dr
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,270 | 25.6 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FRONTIER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6401 Allen Rd
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,444 | 28.7 | Review This School |
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| GOLDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
801 Hosking Ave
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,759 | 28.3 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,925 | 24.0 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8001 Old River Rd
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,282 | 22.1 | Review This School |
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| KERN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3340 Erskine Creek Rd
Lake Isabella, CA Public | 9-12 | 602 | 21.5 | Review This School |
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| KERN WORKFORCE 2000 ACADEMY | ||||
5801 Sundale Ave
Bakersfield, CA Charter | 9-12 | 488 | - | Review This School |
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| LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
925 Jewetta Ave
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,856 | 29.1 | Review This School |
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| MIRA MONTE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1800 South Fairfax Rd
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,553 | 25.2 | Review This School |
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| NORTH HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
300 Galaxy Ave
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,195 | 23.6 |  2.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NUEVA CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8600 Palm Ave
Lamont, CA Public | 9-12 | 120 | 22.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8501 Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,448 | 27.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SHAFTER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
526 Mannel Ave
Shafter, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,507 | 25.1 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1101 Planz Rd
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,975 | 23.7 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| STOCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2800 Buena Vista Rd
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,192 | 27.5 | Review This School |
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| SUMMIT CONTINUATION SCHOOL | ||||
2811 Pasadena Ln
Lake Isabella, CA Public | 9-12 | 17 | 8.5 | Review This School |
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| VISTA CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
200 P St
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 277 | 17.9 | Review This School |
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| VISTA WEST CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7115 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 350 | 19.2 | Review This School |
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| WEST HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1200 New Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,119 | 23.8 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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