📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Bakersfield, CA · Kern County

Kern High School District

Grades 9th – 12th · 43,020 students · 25 schools · 24 zip codes

5
out of 10 Rating Average
State reading & math proficiency · 44th percentile among California districts. Ranked within California only — not comparable across states.
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School District · California
Kern High School District
📍 Bakersfield, CA · Kern County · NCES LEAID 0619540
5/10
Rating
43,020
Students
25
Schools
9th – 12th
Grade Span
24
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
9th – 12th
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District Phone
(661)827-3100
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District Mailing Address
5801 Sundale Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309
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Enrollment
43,020 students
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Schools
25
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County
Kern County, CA
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
0619540
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Kern High School District24 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
93203ArvinKern CountyCA
93205BodfishKern CountyCA
93206ButtonwillowKern CountyCA
93220EdisonKern CountyCA
93226GlennvilleKern CountyCA
93240Lake IsabellaKern CountyCA
93241LamontKern CountyCA
93243LebecKern CountyCA
93255OnyxKern CountyCA
93263ShafterKern CountyCA
93283WeldonKern CountyCA
93285Wofford HeightsKern CountyCA
93287WoodyKern CountyCA
93301BakersfieldKern CountyCA
93304BakersfieldKern CountyCA
93306BakersfieldKern CountyCA
93307BakersfieldKern CountyCA
93308BakersfieldKern CountyCA
93309BakersfieldKern CountyCA
93311BakersfieldKern CountyCA
93312BakersfieldKern CountyCA
93313BakersfieldKern CountyCA
93314BakersfieldKern CountyCA
93518CalienteKern CountyCA
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Kern High School District?▼
Kern High School District serves 24 zip codes: 93203, 93205, 93206, 93220, 93226, 93240, 93241, 93243, 93255, 93263, 93283, 93285, 93287, 93301, 93304, 93306, 93307, 93308, 93309, 93311, 93312, 93313, 93314, 93518. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Kern High School District rated?▼
Kern High School District has an overall rating of 5 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 44th percentile among California school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within California only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Kern High School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 43,020 students across 25 schools for Kern High School District.
What grades does Kern High School District serve?▼
Kern High School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades 9th – 12th.
How do I contact Kern High School District?▼
You can reach Kern High School District by phone at (661)827-3100 or by mail at 5801 Sundale Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Kern High School District

Kern High School District is a public school district serving 24 zip codes in California, primarily in Kern County. It carries an overall rating of 5/10 (Average), the 44th percentile among California districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other California districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (661)827-3100 before making a housing decision.

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