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Valley Oaks Charter

Kern County Office of Education · Kern County · 3501 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301-1629

(661) 852-6700 · www.valleyoakscharterschool.org

6/10
#165
Rank 165 out of 337
Top 49%
English Language Arts6/10 · #159 · 53rd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #187 · 45th percentile
Science6/10 · #150 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Valley Oaks Charter offers a K-12 path under one roof, which can be a real draw for families in Bakersfield who want consistency and continuity throughout their child's entire school career. Sitting right around the middle of the pack statewide, it holds its own in a city that's seen growing interest in charter options as alternatives to traditional district schools. Bakersfield itself is a sprawling, working-class Central Valley city with a strong sense of community pride, and families here tend to value schools that feel stable and locally grounded — Valley Oaks fits that mold.

Student Demographics

510 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
256 (50%)
Hispanic
193 (38%)
Multiple Races
35 (7%)
Other
26 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners17 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged211 (41%)
Students with Disabilities68 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,087
Enrollment
51.7
Teachers (FTE)
21:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5.4
Administrators (FTE)
11
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

84.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Athletics

Coyote · CIF Central Section

7
varsity sports
3 boys
3 girls
Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (8 person)Track & Field (Boys)Track & Field (Girls)Wrestling (Boys)Wrestling (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 Programs7/10 · #190 · 68th percentile

107 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found