Enrollment
375
High
DISTRICT 1,713 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KERN HIGH·NCES 061954009145
Vista West Continuation High
7115 Rosedale Hwy., Bakersfield, CA 93308 · (661) 589-4242 · Kern County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL375 STUDENTS
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Student : Teacher
14.3:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.9:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
335 students
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 132 | 35% |
| Grade 12 | 243 | 65% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
11.8%
own-school result
Math
3.5%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 3.2% | 8.6% | 19.6% | 68.6% |
| Math | 0.4% | 3.1% | 4.9% | 91.6% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 11.8% | 3.5% |
| 2023-24 | 7.0% | 0.6% |
| 2022-23 | 8.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021-22 | 11.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018-19 | 10.3% | 0.7% |
| 2017-18 | 7.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016-17 | 6.4% | 0.0% |
| 2015-16 | 12.0% | 1.0% |
| 2014-15 | 9.0% | 0.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Vista West Continuation High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Kern County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 375 | #1,132 of 2,093 | #34 of 48 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #72 of 1,352 | #3 of 38 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.1% | #376 of 1,351 | #10 of 38 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.3% | #322 of 1,575 | #12 of 39 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +26.3% | #32 of 327 | #1 of 22 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
375
+108 (+40%) vs 2020
+122% since 1990-91, when it was 169
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 15.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 375 | 26.3 | 14.3:1 | 89% (335) |
| 2023-24 | 330 | 20 | 16.5:1 | 84% (278) |
| 2022-23 | 312 | 19.1 | 16.4:1 | 83% (259) |
| 2020-21 | 267 | 17 | 15.7:1 | 81% (216) |
| 2017-18 | 297 | 17.7 | 16.7:1 | 68% (202) |
| 2015-16 | 294 | 14 | 21.0:1 | 63% (186) |
| 2010-11 | 338 | N/A | N/A | 65% (219) |
| 2000-01 | 235 | 14 | 16.8:1 | 74% (173) |
| 1990-91 | 169 | 14 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Vista West Continuation High.
Since 2017-18: students up 26% (297 to 375); teachers up 48% (17.7 to 26.3).
About Vista West Continuation High
Vista West Continuation High operates as a small high school in Bakersfield, California. The grade span is 9 through 12, and enrollment is 375 students. Average enrollment for high schools in California is about 838, so this school runs 55% smaller than that.
Vista West Continuation High reports to Kern High, which has 25 schools and 42,814 students.
Hispanic students are the largest group at Vista West Continuation High, with 50% of enrollment. The remaining shares are 36% White and 9% Black. By the diversity index, Vista West Continuation High comes in at 61%.
Staffing totals 26.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. That ratio is under the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Vista West Continuation High is 89%. The average for public schools in Kern County is 76%.
Census Bureau estimates for Kern County show that median household income is about $70,210, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and about 15% of people live in poverty. A total of 279 public schools operate in Kern County, serving about 197,431 students.
The closest public school, Discovery Elementary, is about 1.2 miles from Vista West Continuation High. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The NCES locale for Vista West Continuation High is City: Large, which covers schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count climbed from 267 to 375. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (14.3:1) than in 2020-21 (15.7:1).
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Kern County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
915,075
Census ACS
Median income
$70,210
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
279
197,431 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- Discovery Elementary1.2 mi · 706
- Centennial High1.4 mi · 2,212
- Endeavour Elementary1.5 mi · 724
- Fruitvale Junior High1.5 mi · 693
- Quailwood Elementary1.7 mi · 345
- Columbia Elementary1.8 mi · 601
Frequently asked questions
About Vista West Continuation HighHow large is Vista West Continuation High?
Vista West Continuation High enrolls approximately 375 students in grades 09-12.
Is Vista West Continuation High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Vista West Continuation High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Vista West Continuation High have?
Vista West Continuation High employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Vista West Continuation High?
Student demographics at Vista West Continuation High are roughly 36% White, 50% Hispanic, 9% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Vista West Continuation High in?
Vista West Continuation High is part of Kern High.
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