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Arvin High

Kern High · Kern County · 900 Varsity Road, Arvin, CA 93203-2421

(661) 854-5561 · arvin.kernhigh.org

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3/10
#865
Rank 865 out of 1,227
Top 70%
English Language Arts4/10 · #777 · 37th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #964 · 22nd percentile
Science4/10 · #832 · 36th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Arvin High sits in a tight-knit agricultural community in the southern San Joaquin Valley, where families are deeply rooted and school pride runs strong. Academics are a work in progress — math in particular is an area where students could use extra support — but for families committed to their community and willing to advocate for their kids, there are dedicated teachers and staff here who care. Arvin itself is a small, hardworking town where everyone knows everyone, and that close community feel extends right into the school hallways.

Student Demographics

571 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
560 (98%)
White
10 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners270 (47%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged555 (97%)
Students with Disabilities44 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,653
Enrollment
102.4
Teachers (FTE)
25.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
18.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

84.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

6
AP Courses
offered
7.8%
AP Participation
of students
216
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Bears · CIF Central Section

19
varsity sports
7 boys
8 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1785 · 19th percentile

12 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found