Kern Valley High

Kern High
3340 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
516 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Kern Valley High School, located in Lake Isabella, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the rural communities surrounding the Kern River Valley. As part of the Kern High School District, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is known for its strong sense of community, often acting as a focal point for local events and school spirit within the mountain region.

In addition to its core academic programs, Kern Valley High emphasizes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and career-technical education (CTE) pathways. The school’s location provides a unique backdrop for its students, fostering a distinct environment where staff and faculty work to provide personalized support to a diverse student body. By balancing traditional academics with specialized elective offerings, the school strives to empower its students to succeed in a modern global society while maintaining its roots in the local Kern County community.
516
Total Students
29.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    319 (61.8%)
  • Hispanic
    111 (21.5%)
  • Two or More
    69 (13.4%)
  • American Indian
    11 (2.1%)
  • Black
    4 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
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: (760)379-2611
Website: http://kernvalley.kernhigh.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 358
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39

* 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 9 149
Grade 10 116
Grade 11 123
Grade 12 128
Gender Ratio