Wasco High

1900 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280

1,672 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wasco High School, located at 1900 Seventh St. in Wasco, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community within the Wasco Union High School District. As a cornerstone of this agricultural-focused region, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the community, often reflecting the values and growth of the surrounding Kern County area. The campus provides a traditional comprehensive high school experience, offering a range of academic courses, elective programs, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the local workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Wasco High is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school typically hosts a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and cultural events that serve as central gathering points for families and residents. By balancing foundational academics with vocational and social development, the institution remains dedicated to supporting its diverse student population as they navigate their high school years and prepare for their post-graduation endeavors.

1,672

Total Students

77.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wasco High
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	1,579
Black	29
Asian	10
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
1,579 (94.4%)
White
51 (3.1%)
Black
29 (1.7%)
Asian
10 (0.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Wasco Union High
Phone:	(661)758-7400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	153

* 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 9 445

Grade 10 422

Grade 11 419

Grade 12 386