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Kern Workforce 2000 Academy

Kern High · Kern County · 5801 Sundale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309-2924

(661) 827-3158 · workforce.kernhigh.org

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1/10
#1217
Rank 1217 out of 1,227
Top 99%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1202 · 2nd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1214 · 1st percentile
Science1/10 · #1271 · 2nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is a charter high school in Bakersfield focused on career and workforce preparation, and its academic profile reflects the real challenges facing students in this part of the Central Valley. Families drawn here are likely prioritizing hands-on, vocationally oriented programming over traditional academic benchmarks, which can be a meaningful path for students who learn best through applied, real-world experience. Bakersfield itself is a working-class city with deep roots in agriculture, oil, and trucking, and a school with a workforce focus fits naturally into that economic landscape.

Student Demographics

175 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
156 (89%)
African American
12 (7%)
White
6 (3%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners59 (34%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged158 (90%)
Students with Disabilities26 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

491
Enrollment
54.4
Teachers (FTE)
9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.1
Administrators (FTE)
9.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

53.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

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 Programs5/10 · #1257 · 43rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found