Kern Valley High School in Lake Isabella, CA
(09-12 • Public • Regular School)
- Address
- 3340 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
- Telephone
- (760) 379-2611
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- City-data.com school rating
- 40
- Students
- 463
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 20.7
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 269
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 34
- School district
- Kern High
- Charter school
- No
- Title I status
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Magnet School Indicator
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- Missing
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
Kernville Elementary (9.5 miles): | 44 |
Kern Valley High School: | 40 |
Piute Mountain Elementary (18.6 miles): | 34 |
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary (0.1 miles): | 32 |
South Fork Elementary (11.2 miles): | 21 |
Woodrow Wallace Middle (0.1 miles): | 18 |
California: | 46 |
Kern County: | 32 |
Lake Isabella: | 30 |
Kern Valley High School: | 40 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2015: 469
Enrollment in 2014: 467
Enrollment in 2013: 476
Enrollment in 2012: 531
Enrollment in 2011: 562
Enrollment in 2010: 602
Enrollment in 2009: 637
Enrollment in 2008: 651
Enrollment in 2007: 693
Enrollment in 2006: 718
Enrollment in 2005: 682
Enrollment in 2004: 655
Enrollment in 2003: 630
Enrollment in 2002: 661
Enrollment in 2001: 651
Enrollment in 2000: 670
Enrollment in 1999: 673
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | G09 | G10 | G11 | G12 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 141 | 109 | 112 | 101 | 463 |
Female students | 69 | 65 | 56 | 50 | 240 |
Male students | 72 | 44 | 56 | 51 | 223 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | 11 | - | 2 | 4 | 17 |
Asian students | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 4 |
Hispanic students | 16 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 57 |
Black students | 4 | 1 | - | 2 | 7 |
White students | 104 | 88 | 85 | 81 | 358 |
Two or More Races students | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 20 |
Enrollment by grade:
10th grade enrollment: 109
11th grade enrollment: 112
12th grade enrollment: 101
Kern Valley High School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 12,430 schools)
Kern Valley High School: | 51.8% |
California: | 49.4% |
School: | 48.2% |
California: | 49.6% |
Kern Valley High School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 12,430 schools)
School: | 3.7% |
State: | 1.0% |
School: | 0.9% |
State: | 9.4% |
Kern Valley High School: | 12.3% |
State: | 46.0% |
Kern Valley High School: | 1.5% |
State: | 6.1% |
Here: | 77.3% |
California: | 28.3% |
Kern Valley High School: | 4.3% |
State: | 4.5% |
Kern Valley High School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 10,111 schools)
Here: | 65.4% |
California: | 61.2% |
School: | 58.1% |
State: | 52.8% |
Kern Valley High School: | 7.3% |
State: | 8.6% |
Kern Valley High School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Teachers and support:
(State average from 12,394 schools)
Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 2
Number of FTE school counselors: 2
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 11
Number of FTE sworn law enforcement officers: 1
Number of FTE security guards: 2.6
Number of FTE nurses: 0.2
Number of FTE psychologists: 1
Number of FTE social workers: 0.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
School: | 22.4 |
California: | 22.8 |
Kern Valley High School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio
School Expenditures:
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 26 (Salary Expenditures: $1,539,127)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 3 (Salary Expenditures: $264,703)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 3 (Salary Expenditures: $334,779)
- Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $1,951,459
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 2.9 (Salary Expenditures: $71,865)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 3 (Salary Expenditures: $264,703)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 3 (Salary Expenditures: $334,779)
Students with disabilities:
Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.
- White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Retention:
(State average from 709 schools)
- Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Percent of 12th grade students retained
School: | 4.0% |
State: | 16.7% |
Gifted and Talented:
(State average from 5,551 schools)
Gifted/talented programs are programs during regular school hours that provide special educational opportunities including accelerated promotion through grades and classes and an enriched curriculum for students who are endowed with a high degree of mental ability or who demonstrate unusual physical coordination, creativity, interest, or talent.
- Hispanic13
- American Indian2
- Asian2
- Black4
- White70
- Multirace4
Gifted and Talented Student Enrollment
- Hispanic: 13 (male: 5, female: 8)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all female)
- Asian: 2 (all female)
- Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- White: 70 (male: 17, female: 53)
- Two or More Races: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Gifted and Talented Student Enrollment per 1,000 students
Here: | 205.2 |
California: | 84.3 |
Statewide Student Assessments
Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments:
(State average from 10,463 schools)
The summative assessments are comprehensive, end-of-year assessments of grade-level learning that measure progress toward college and career readiness. Each test in English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics is comprised of two parts: (1) a computer-adaptive test and (2) a performance task, administered within a selected testing window available at 66 percent of the instructional year for grades three through eight, and grade eleven.
The summative assessments are aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for ELA and mathematics. The tests capitalize on the strengths of computer adaptive testing efficient and precise measurement across the full range of achievement and timely turnaround of results.
- All37%
- Males22%
- Females47%
- White32%
ELA Standard Met and Above
ELA students with scores: 89
Percentage Standard Met and Above: | 37% |
California: | 49% |
Standard Not Met: 33.7%
Standard Nearly Met: 29.2%
Standard Met: 25.8%
Standard Exceeded: 11.2%
11th Grade: (Mean Scale Score: 2546.9, Students tested: 89, Standard Not Met: 33.7%, Nearly Met: 29.2%, Met: 25.8%, Exceeded: 11.2%)
Kern Valley High School - ELA Area Achievement Levels (all grades)
- All24%
- Males14%
- Females30%
- White17%
Math Standard Met and Above
Math students with scores: 89
Percentage Standard Met and Above: | 24% |
State: | 38% |
Standard Not Met: 52.8%
Standard Nearly Met: 23.6%
Standard Met: 18.0%
Standard Exceeded: 5.6%
11th Grade: (Mean Scale Score: 2530.2, Students tested: 89, Standard Not Met: 52.8%, Nearly Met: 23.6%, Met: 18.0%, Exceeded: 5.6%)
Kern Valley High School - Math Area Achievement Levels (all grades)
Paper-based CAASPP:
(State average from 9,784 schools)
California Standards Tests (CSTs) - The CSTs for science in grades five, eight, and ten are administered only to students in California public schools. All questions are multiple-choice. These tests were developed specifically to assess students' knowledge of the California content standards in science.
CST Science students with scores: 104
Percentage At Or Above Proficient: | 44% |
State: | 54% |
Percentage Far Below Basic: 18.0% Students demonstrate little or a flawed understanding of the knowledge and skills measured by this assessment.
Percentage Below Basic: 18.0% Students demonstrate little or a flawed understanding of the knowledge and skills measured by this assessment.
Percentage Basic: 20.0% Students demonstrate a partial and rudimentary understanding of the knowledge and skills measured by this assessment.
Percentage Proficient: 20.0% Students demonstrate a competent and adequate understanding of the knowledge and skills measured by this assessment.
Percentage Advanced: 24.0% Students demonstrate a comprehensive and complex understanding of the knowledge and skills measured by this assessment.
10th Grade: (Mean Scale Score: 342.5, Students tested: 106, Far Below Basic: 18.0%, Below Basic: 18.0%, Basic: 20.0%, Proficient: 20.0%, Advanced: 24.0%)
California High School Exit Exam:
(State average from 2,357 schools)
Kern Valley High School - California High School Exit Exam results
- All370
- Hispanic386
- White369
Math Mean Scale Score
Math Mean Scale Score: | 370 |
State: | 374 |
Math Percentage Passed: | 65% |
California: | 68% |
Math Number Passed: 100
Math Percent Correct compared to California average:
Probability & Statistics: 69% California: 69% Number Sense: 63% State: 65% Algebra & Functions: 65% California: 68% Measurement & Geometry: 62% State: 64% Algebra 1: 56% California: 58%
- All359
- Hispanic370
- White358
ELA Mean Scale Score
ELA Mean Scale Score: | 359 |
California: | 370 |
ELA Percentage Passed: | 56% |
State: | 68% |
ELA Number Passed: 88
ELA Percent Correct compared to California average:
Reading - Word Analysis: 74% California: 76% Reading - Reading Comprehension: 65% California: 71% Reading - Literary Responses and Analysis: 72% State: 75% Writing - Writing Strategies: 60% State: 64% Writing - Writing Conventions: 64% California: 69%
The Physical Fitness Test:
9th grade: (Students tested: 114, Needs Improvement - High Risk: 73.7%, Needs Improvement: 14.0%, Healthy Fitness Zone: 12.3%)
Body Composition:
9th grade: (Students tested: 114, Needs Improvement - High Risk: 61.4%, Needs Improvement: 21.1%, Healthy Fitness Zone: 17.5%)
Abdominal Strength:
9th grade: (Students tested: 114, Needs Improvement - High Risk: 88.6%, Needs Improvement: 11.4%, Healthy Fitness Zone: 0.0%)
Trunk Extension Strength:
9th grade: (Students tested: 114, Needs Improvement - High Risk: 82.5%, Needs Improvement: 17.5%, Healthy Fitness Zone: 0.0%)
Upper Body Strength:
9th grade: (Students tested: 114, Needs Improvement - High Risk: 84.2%, Needs Improvement: 15.8%, Healthy Fitness Zone: 0.0%)
Flexibility:
9th grade: (Students tested: 114, Needs Improvement - High Risk: 93.0%, Needs Improvement: 7.0%, Healthy Fitness Zone: 0.0%)
California English Language Development Test:
(State average from 9,882 schools)
Student Count: 4
Number of students who met CELDT criterion: 4
Students who met CELDT criterion: | 100.0% |
State: | 34.0% |
Accountability
Adequate Yearly Progress:
(State average from 9,846 schools)
Kern Valley High School - Adequate Yearly Progress status
ELA Participation Rate
School: | 96.0% |
State: | 96.3% |
- Hispanic95
- American Indian100
- Filipino100
- White97
- Multirace100
- SED95
- LEP100
- With Disabilities95
ELA Participation Rate
- Hispanic: 95% (tested 18 out of 19 enrolled)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 100% (tested 2 out of 2 enrolled)
- Filipino: 100% (tested 1 out of 1 enrolled)
- White: 97% (tested 81 out of 84 enrolled)
- Two or More Races: 100% (tested 6 out of 6 enrolled)
- Socioeconomic Disadvantaged: 95% (tested 70 out of 74 enrolled)
- English Learners: 100% (tested 2 out of 2 enrolled)
- Students with Disabilities: 95% (tested 19 out of 20 enrolled)
Math Participation Rate
School: | 95.0% |
State: | 96.1% |
- Hispanic95
- American Indian100
- Filipino100
- White96
- Multirace100
- SED94
- LEP100
- With Disabilities90
Math Participation Rate
- Hispanic: 95% (tested 18 out of 19 enrolled)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 100% (tested 2 out of 2 enrolled)
- Filipino: 100% (tested 1 out of 1 enrolled)
- White: 96% (tested 80 out of 84 enrolled)
- Two or More Races: 100% (tested 5 out of 5 enrolled)
- Socioeconomic Disadvantaged: 94% (tested 69 out of 74 enrolled)
- English Learners: 100% (tested 2 out of 2 enrolled)
- Students with Disabilities: 90% (tested 18 out of 20 enrolled)
SAT/ACT:
(State average from 9,846 schools)
The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) is a curriculum-based, college readiness test that assesses the academic skills and knowledge students acquire in high school and the ability to apply that knowledge.
Kern Valley High School - ACT/SAT scores
Percent of graduates taking the ACT: | 34.7% |
California: | 30.9% |
ACT Composite scores greater or equal to 21: | 51.4% |
California: | 48.7% |
Number of graduates taking the ACT: 35
Average ACT composite score: | 21.0 |
California: | 19.8 |
Average ACT English score: | 20.0 |
State: | 19.6 |
Average ACT mathematics score: | 21.0 |
California: | 20.5 |
Average ACT reading score: | 22.0 |
California: | 20.5 |
Average ACT science score: | 22.0 |
State: | 19.9 |
Percent of graduates taking the SAT: | 23.8% |
California: | 54.4% |
SAT scores greater or equal to 1500: | 33.3% |
State: | 36.3% |
Number of graduates taking the SAT: 24
Average Total SAT Score: | 1,432 |
California: | 1,374 |
Average SAT mathematics score: | 473 |
State: | 464 |
Average SAT critical reading score: | 494 |
State: | 459 |
Average SAT writing score: | 465 |
State: | 451 |
- Hispanic13
- Asian2
- White55
- Multirace4
- LEP2
SAT or ACT Test Participation
- Hispanic: 13 (male: 5, female: 8)
- Asian: 2 (all female)
- White: 55 (male: 17, female: 38)
- Two or More Races: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
Advanced Placement:
(State average from 1,204 schools)
Kern Valley High School - AP exams with scores at or above criteria
Number of students taking at least one AP exam: 18
Percent of students taking at least one AP exam: | 17.0% |
State: | 94.1% |
Percent of AP exams with scores at or above 3: | 23.8% |
State: | 46.6% |
Health & Safety
Offenses:
(State average from 5,445 schools)
A weapon is any instrument or object used with the intent to threaten, injure, or kill. This includes look-alikes if they are used to threaten others.
Physical attack or fight refers to an actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Physical attack or fight does not include rape.
Any of this school's students, faculty, or staff died as a result of a homicide committed at this school: No
Incidents of physical attack or fight without a weapon: 1
Total incidents per 1,000 students
Here: | 2.2 |
California: | 60.8 |
Referrals and Arrests:
(State average from 2,295 schools)
School-related arrest refers to an arrest of a student for any activity conducted on school grounds, during off-campus school activities (including while taking school transportation), or due to a referral by any school official. All school-related arrests are considered referrals to law enforcement.
- White: 2
Students without disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official per 1,000 students
Kern Valley High School: | 4.3 |
California: | 21.3 |
Students without disabilities who received a school-related arrest: 2 (all male)
- White: 2
Students without disabilities who received a school-related arrest per 1,000 students
Kern Valley High School: | 4.3 |
California: | 3.7 |
Harassment & Bullying:
(State average from 2,337 schools)
Harassment or bullying on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment or bullying and gender-based harassment or bullying. Sexual harassment or bullying is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Gender-based harassment or bullying is nonsexual intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on the student's actual or perceived sex, including harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity with gender stereotypes. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Both male and female students can be victims of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex, and the harasser or bully and the victim can be of the same sex. Bullying on the basis of sex constitutes sexual harassment.
Harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived race, color or national origin. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin constitutes racial harassment.
Kern Valley High School: | 4.3 |
State: | 6.8 |
- White: 2
Students disciplined for bullying or harassment on the basis of sex: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
(State average from 8,737 schools)
- Hispanic16
- American Indian7
- Asian2
- Black4
- White133
- Multirace13
- 5044
Chronic Student Absenteeism
- Hispanic: 16 (male: 11, female: 5)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Asian: 2 (all male)
- Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- White: 133 (male: 77, female: 56)
- Two or More Races: 13 (male: 2, female: 11)
- Section 504: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Here: | 378.0 |
State: | 172.7 |
Suspensions:
(State average from 1,406 schools)
- For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
- For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
- Hispanic44
- American Indian11
- White283
- Multirace22
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension
- Hispanic: 44 (male: 39, female: 5)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 11 (all male)
- White: 283 (male: 188, female: 95)
- Two or More Races: 22 (male: 5, female: 17)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 82
Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
School: | 177.1 |
California: | 84.8 |
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 40 (male: 30, female: 10)
- Hispanic: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
- White: 31 (male: 23, female: 8)
- Hispanic2
- American Indian2
- White22
- Multirace4
Students without disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension
- Hispanic: 2 (all male)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
- White: 22 (male: 14, female: 8)
- Two or More Races: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Expulsions:
(State average from 1,805 schools)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2
Students without Disabilities who received an expulsion without educational services per 1,000 students
School: | 4.3 |
State: | 6.0 |
Classes & Courses
Algebra I:
(State average from 1,182 schools)
Number of Algebra I classes taught by certified teachers: 6
- Hispanic10
- American Indian2
- Asian2
- Black4
- White67
- Multirace2
9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I
- Hispanic: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
- Asian: 2 (all male)
- Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- White: 67 (male: 32, female: 35)
- Two or More Races: 2 (all female)
- Hispanic8
- American Indian4
- White29
- Multirace4
9-10th grade studenst who passed Algebra I
- Hispanic: 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 4 (all male)
- White: 29 (male: 7, female: 22)
- Two or More Races: 4 (all female)
Kern Valley High School: | 51.7% |
California: | 72.5% |
- Hispanic4
- American Indian2
- Asian2
- White16
- Multirace2
11-12th grade student enrollment in Algebra I
- Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
- Asian: 2 (all female)
- White: 16 (male: 11, female: 5)
- Two or More Races: 2 (all female)
- White: 14 (male: 7, female: 7)
Kern Valley High School: | 53.8% |
California: | 62.0% |
Algebra II:
Number of Algebra II classes taught by certified teachers: 3
- Hispanic7
- American Indian2
- Asian2
- White49
- Multirace4
- LEP2
Student Enrollment in Algebra II
- Hispanic: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all female)
- Asian: 2 (all female)
- White: 49 (male: 17, female: 32)
- Two or More Races: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
Calculus:
Number of Calculus classes taught by certified teachers: 1
Student Enrollment in Calculus: 15 (male: 10, female: 5)
- White: 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
- Two or More Races: 2 (all male)
Geometry:
Number of Geometry classes taught by certified teachers: 4
- Hispanic10
- American Indian2
- Black2
- White46
- Multirace2
Student Enrollment in Geometry
- Hispanic: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all female)
- Black: 2 (all male)
- White: 46 (male: 20, female: 26)
- Two or More Races: 2 (all female)
Advanced Mathematics:
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes taught by certified teachers: 2
- Hispanic7
- American Indian2
- Black4
- White37
Student Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics
- Hispanic: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all female)
- Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- White: 37 (male: 14, female: 23)
Biology:
Number of Biology classes taught by certified teachers: 5
- Hispanic10
- Asian4
- Black2
- White85
- Multirace5
- LEP4
Student Enrollment in Biology
- Hispanic: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- Asian: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 2 (all male)
- White: 85 (male: 32, female: 53)
- Two or More Races: 5 (all female)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Chemistry:
Number of Chemistry classes taught by certified teachers: 2
- Hispanic7
- American Indian2
- Black2
- White40
- Multirace2
Student Enrollment in Chemistry
- Hispanic: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all female)
- Black: 2 (all female)
- White: 40 (male: 14, female: 26)
- Two or More Races: 2 (all male)
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