Serving 191 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kern County Juvenile Court ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kern County Juvenile Court ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kern County Juvenile Court's student population of 191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kern County Juvenile Court ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kern County Juvenile Court is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
24%
5%
White
14%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kern County Juvenile Court's ranking?
Kern County Juvenile Court is ranked #9185 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kern County Juvenile Court?
The graduation rate of Kern County Juvenile Court is 20-24%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kern County Juvenile Court?
191 students attend Kern County Juvenile Court.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Kern County Juvenile Court students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kern County Juvenile Court?
Kern County Juvenile Court has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kern County Juvenile Court offer ?
Kern County Juvenile Court offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kern County Juvenile Court part of?
Kern County Juvenile Court is part of Kern County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Kern County Juvenile Court located?
Kern County Juvenile Court is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown.
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