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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WASCO UNION HIGH·NCES 064143010225

Wasco Independence High

1445 Poso Dr., Wasco, CA 93280 · (661) 758-7450 · Kern County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL109 STUDENTS
Enrollment
109
High
DISTRICT 891 · STATE 838
Student : Teacher
17.7:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.6:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
105 students
DISTRICT 92% · 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
Grade 10
7
Grade 11
30
Grade 12
72
Student demographics
White
22%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 20%
Hispanic
10495%
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 56%
Black
33%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7165%
Female
3835%

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Test scores

CAASPP 2023-24 . % met or exceeded standard
English Language Arts
20.0%
own-school result
Math
4.0%
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.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations 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 →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
109
+2 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.7:1
was 12.6:1
% White
2%
was 1%
% Hispanic
95%
was 98%
% Black
3%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Wasco Independence High

As a minimally staffed senior high in Wasco, California, Wasco Independence High instructs 109 students from grades 9 through 12, one of the schools within Wasco Union High. Enrollment runs roughly 87% smaller than the state mean of about 838.

Across the 2 schools in Wasco Union High (1,781 students total), Wasco Independence High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Wasco Independence High records that nearly all students (95%) are Hispanic. Beyond that, the school shows 3% Black. The wider county runs roughly 57% Hispanic, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 17.7:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 18.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 96% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is north of Kern County's rate of about 76%.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Kern County) reports that median household earnings sit near $70,210, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Kern County runs 279 public schools (combined enrollment of about 197,431 students), of which Wasco Independence High is one.

Nearest neighbor: Teresa Burke Elementary, around 0.5 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 7 other public schools cluster around Wasco Independence High.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Wasco Independence High has remained close to its prior level, going from 107 students in 2018 to 109 in 2025. Class-load math has widened: from 12.6:1 in 2018 to 17.7:1 in 2025.

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Kern County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Wasco Independence High
District
Wasco Union High
Address
1445 Poso Dr., Wasco, CA 93280
Phone
(661) 758-7450
County
Kern County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
109
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
105 (96%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
064143010225
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Wasco Independence High
How many students attend Wasco Independence High?
Wasco Independence High enrolls approximately 109 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Wasco Independence High serve?
Wasco Independence High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasco Independence High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Wasco Independence High is approximately 17.7:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Wasco Independence High?
At Wasco Independence High, the student body is approximately 2% White, 95% Hispanic, 3% Black.
Is Wasco Independence High public or private?
Wasco Independence High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Wasco Union High.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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