Below Average
#7954 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mira Monte High
High School · Kern High · Bakersfield, CA
A Kern High high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 South Fairfax Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307
- Math 4% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mira Monte High score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mira Monte High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,028/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bakersfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,572
Median home value
$238,400
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
7%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Del Sol Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Foothill HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 2,063 | Compare → |
| Bethel ChristianPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| The Shepherd's AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kern High
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #21 of 24
- District spending per student
- $17,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mira Monte High is listed in Kern High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mira Monte High
Mira Monte High is a public high school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Kern High, serving approximately 2,170 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,954 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mira Monte High
What grades does Mira Monte High serve?
Mira Monte High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mira Monte High?
Mira Monte High has an enrollment of approximately 2,170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mira Monte High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mira Monte High is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mira Monte High rank in CA?
Mira Monte High ranks #7,954 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mira Monte High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mira Monte High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mira Monte High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mira Monte High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mira Monte High a charter school?
No, Mira Monte High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mira Monte High a Title I school?
No, Mira Monte High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mira Monte High?
94.1% of students at Mira Monte High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (661) 366-1800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93307)
- 88,233
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 27.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93307; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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