Overview
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 491 students. It is part of the Kern High district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictKern High
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93309
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061954004529
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment491
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino79.6%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %89%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)