Kern High School District operates 1 school (grades 09–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Kern High School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 24 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
- Bakersfield High — Grades 9–12 · 3,069 students
- Arvin High — Grades 9–12 · 2,653 students
- Ridgeview High — Grades 9–12 · 2,575 students
- Highland High — Grades 9–12 · 2,530 students
- Stockdale High — Grades 9–12 · 2,398 students
- Liberty High — Grades 9–12 · 2,369 students
- East Bakersfield High — Grades 9–12 · 2,331 students
- Independence High — Grades 9–12 · 2,324 students
- Golden Valley High — Grades 9–12 · 2,228 students
- Centennial High — Grades 9–12 · 2,212 students
- West High — Grades 9–12 · 2,159 students
- North High — Grades 9–12 · 2,135 students
- South High — Grades 9–12 · 2,107 students
- Frontier High — Grades 9–12 · 2,098 students
- Mira Monte High — Grades 9–12 · 2,048 students
- Foothill High — Grades 9–12 · 2,043 students
- Del Oro High — Grades 9–12 · 1,927 students
- Shafter High — Grades 9–12 · 1,599 students
- Kern Valley High — Grades 9–12 · 516 students
- Kern Workforce 2000 Academy — Grades 9–12 · 491 students
- Vista West Continuation High — Grades 9–12 · 375 students
- Tierra Del Sol Continuation High — Grades 9–12 · 241 students
- Vista Continuation High — Grades 9–12 · 221 students
- Central Valley High (Continuation) — Grades 9–12 · 86 students
- Nueva Continuation High — Grades 9–12 · 79 students
About Kern High School District
ZIP 93226 in Kern, California falls within the boundaries of Kern High School District. Its 6/10 rating is roughly in line with the California average across the funding and enrollment measures NCES tracks. The district operates 1 school, covering 9th – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Kern High School District runs approximately $15,700 annually, placing it near the California state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Kern High School District is a small, community-focused district with 1 schools serving students from 9th – 12th. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Kern High School District 6 out of 10 — average among California public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Kern High School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 93226
Children in zip code 93226 are assigned to Kern High School District for public school enrollment, covering grades 9th – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 93226, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Kern High School District at (661)827-3100 or visit www.kernhigh.org. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — California districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Kern
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Kern High School District serves zip code 93226, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 93226 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In California, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Kern High School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 93226.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Kern High School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 93226 data.