Kern County Community

About Kern County Community

Kern County Community is a vibrant and diverse region located in the heart of California’s Central Valley. The county is home to over 890,000 people and is the most populous county in California outside of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Kern County is home to many different cities, towns, and communities, each with its own unique character and charm.
Kern County is known for its agricultural production, which includes grapes, citrus, almonds, and cotton. The county is also home to a number of oil and gas production facilities, making it one of the leading energy-producing counties in the state.
Kern County is also home to several universities, including California State University Bakersfield, Bakersfield College, and Cerro Coso Community College. The county has a thriving arts scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and music venues. There are also several parks and outdoor recreation areas, such as Lake Isabella, Kern River, and Sequoia National Forest.
Kern County is a great place to live, work, and play. With its diverse population, vibrant culture, and abundant natural resources, Kern County is a great place to call home.

Address:	1300 17th St. City Centre Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone:	(661) 636-4346
Site:	kern.org
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	457 students

Overview Kern County Community

Kern County Community serves 457 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Kern County Community placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Kern County Community

Kern County Community is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Kern County Community is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.