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Vista Continuation High

Bakersfield, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
vista.kernhigh.org200 P St., Bakersfield, CA 93304(661) 327-8561
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

159 students tested

13.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 19.6% did.

  • Exceeded0.0%
  • Met13.2%
  • Nearly met23.7%
  • Not met63.2%

Math

159 students tested

0.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 0.0% did.

  • Exceeded0.0%
  • Met0.9%
  • Nearly met10.0%
  • Not met89.1%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

8.0% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year356374
Suspended in or out of school6.5% · 238.0% · 30
Suspensions2537
Violence with injury73
Violence without injury1220
Weapons12
Drugs510
Defiance only01
Other01

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall333316
Suspended out of school32.1% · 1070.0% · 0
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.3% · 10.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

11.6% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted309344
Chronically absent45.6% · 14111.6% · 40

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

210 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino81.0%
x
White6.7%
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Black or African American11.0%
x
Asian0.5%
x
Two or More Races0.0%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native1.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 061954002355

District
Kern High
Status
Open
School category
Alternative School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
210 students
Teachers (FTE)
14.4

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