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Vista West Continuation High

Bakersfield, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
vistawest.kernhigh.org7115 Rosedale Hwy., Bakersfield, CA 93308(661) 589-4242
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

224 students tested

11.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 7.0% did.

  • Exceeded3.2%
  • Met8.6%
  • Nearly met19.6%
  • Not met68.6%

Math

227 students tested

3.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 0.6% did.

  • Exceeded0.4%
  • Met3.1%
  • Nearly met4.9%
  • Not met91.6%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

15.8% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year508607
Suspended in or out of school20.7% · 10515.8% · 96
Suspensions173142
Violence with injury1616
Violence without injury9799
Weapons58
Drugs4317
Defiance only60
Other62

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall442468
Suspended out of school30.3% · 1340.0% · 0
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.5% · 20.2% · 1
Attendance
California Department of Education

6.0% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted471564
Chronically absent44.4% · 2096.0% · 34

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

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

330 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino48.5%
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White34.2%
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Black or African American10.9%
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Asian0.6%
x
Two or More Races3.3%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.6%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.6%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 061954009145

District
Kern High
Status
Open
School category
Alternative School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
330 students
Teachers (FTE)
20

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