Serving 574 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- 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 574 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9591 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kern Workforce 2000 Academy's ranking?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is ranked #9591 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kern Workforce 2000 Academy?
The graduation rate of Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kern Workforce 2000 Academy?
574 students attend Kern Workforce 2000 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kern Workforce 2000 Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kern Workforce 2000 Academy?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy has a student ration of 10:1, 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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