Kern Valley High vs Independence High
Independence High has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 4.2/10. Independence High is significantly larger with 2,334 students, about 4.8× the size of Kern Valley High (484). In math proficiency, Kern Valley High leads at 22.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Kern Valley High
Lake Isabella, CA
4.2/10
High School9th – 12th
484 students
Independence High
Bakersfield, CA
6.8/10
High School9th – 12th
2,334 students
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| Metric | Kern Valley High | Independence High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.2 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.7 | 7.6 |
| Growth Score | 1.6 | 8.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.1% | 73.7% |
| Environment Score | 8.1 | 4.7 |
| State Rank | #8,776 of 9,557 | #3,830 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 8th | 60th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Kern Valley High | Independence High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 65.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Kern Valley High | Independence High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 484 | 2,334 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 26.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.1% | 73.7% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 75–79% | 94.0% |
| District | Kern High | Kern High |
| City | Lake Isabella | Bakersfield |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Lake Isabella (93240) | Bakersfield (93311) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,535 | $117,591 |
| Median Home Value | $203,500 | $425,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,129 | $1,884 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 10.4% | 38.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.5% | 6.7% |
| Avg Commute | — | 24 min |