Kern High

Kern High is a city-based high school district in Kern County, California, serving 43,020 students across 25 high schools. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 0.4% in the prior year, indicating relative stability. With 1,803 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23.9:1, slightly above typical secondary configurations.

The district's graduation rate stands at 88.9%, marginally below California's state average of 89.9%. The student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 75.1% identified as economically disadvantaged, substantially exceeding state trends. English learners comprise 9.5% of enrollment, while 12.4% of students receive special education services. Racially, the district is predominantly Hispanic (71.9%), with White (14.2%), Black (5.1%), and Asian (3.5%) students comprising the remainder.

Per-pupil spending totals $19,245, approximately $466 below the state average of $19,711. The district's total budget of $707.7M is funded through diversified revenue sources: state funding provides the largest share at 62.0%, supplemented by local revenue at 25.3% and federal funds at 12.7%. This revenue composition reflects moderate reliance on local resources compared to the state average, suggesting structural constraints in local funding capacity. The district's financial profile indicates baseline operations supported primarily through state allocations, with per-pupil expenditures slightly below state norms.