Summary:
Zip code 93240 contains one high school, Kern Valley High, a grades 9-12 school in rural Lake Isabella that serves 516 students within the Kern High district.
This school faces significant academic challenges, with student proficiency in English (29.63%), math (12.26%), and science (22.81%) all falling well below both district and state averages. A major concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 32.6%, which is much higher than average and likely disrupts learning. Despite these struggles, the school's graduation rate of 87.4% is close to the state average, though its dropout rate of 11.8% is notably higher.
An interesting point is that Kern Valley High spends a substantial $27,792 per student, which is above typical levels, yet this high level of resources has not translated into stronger academic results. The school has maintained a consistent 2-star rating and its statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years. For families, this indicates a school serving a high-needs community that is working to help students graduate but is grappling with deep academic performance gaps and attendance issues that impact student outcomes.
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