Kern Workforce 2000 Academy

workforce.kernhigh.org

Charter School 491 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**Kern Workforce 2000 Academy** is an alternative educational institution operated by the Kern High School District in Bakersfield, California. The school is specifically designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible, individualized curriculum that allows students to progress at their own pace. Its primary mission is to help students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and gain the necessary skills to successfully transition into the workforce or post-secondary education.

The academy emphasizes a personalized approach to schooling, often utilizing blended learning models that combine classroom instruction with independent study. By focusing on workforce readiness, the school provides students with vocational guidance and academic support to ensure they are prepared for life after high school. Located on Sundale Avenue, the academy serves as a vital resource for students across the district who are seeking an alternative pathway to achieving their high school diploma in a supportive and focused professional atmosphere.

491

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	429
Black	32
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	4

Hispanic
429 (87.4%)
Black
32 (6.5%)
White
22 (4.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kern High
Phone:	(661)827-3158
Website:	http://workforce.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 11 215

Grade 12 276

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 11	215
Grade 12	276

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	42.2%
Male	284	57.8%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)