Serving 412 students in grades 9-12, Kern Workforce 2000 Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 56% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤1%
- Reading Proficiency: 5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy's student population of 412 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤1%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)5%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
56%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kern Workforce 2000 Academy?
The graduation rate of Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is 56%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kern Workforce 2000 Academy?
412 students attend Kern Workforce 2000 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Kern Workforce 2000 Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kern Workforce 2000 Academy?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kern Workforce 2000 Academy offer ?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kern Workforce 2000 Academy part of?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is part of Kern High School District.
In what neighborhood is Kern Workforce 2000 Academy located?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is located in the Kern City neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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