Arvin High

arvin.kernhigh.org

2,653 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Arvin High School, located at 900 Varsity Rd. in Arvin, California, serves as a cornerstone of the community within the Kern High School District. As the primary secondary educational institution for the area, the school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for college, career, and civic engagement. The campus emphasizes a blend of rigorous academic standards and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, striving to foster a supportive environment that encourages both personal growth and scholastic achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Arvin High is known for its strong emphasis on school spirit and community involvement. The school offers various athletic programs, student clubs, and career technical education (CTE) pathways, which are designed to provide students with hands-on experience and real-world skills. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student success, Arvin High works to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to their local community and the broader world beyond high school.

2,653

Total Students

102.6

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arvin High
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	2,569
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

Hispanic
2,569 (96.8%)
Two or More
37 (1.4%)
White
31 (1.2%)
Black
10 (0.4%)
Asian
4 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kern High
Phone:	(661)854-5561
Website:	http://arvin.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	159

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 686

Grade 10 687

Grade 11 653

Grade 12 627