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Valley Achievement Center
High School
7300 MING AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Enrollment
25
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
25
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Grades
8th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Valley Achievement Center
High School in Bakersfield · grades 8th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Valley Achievement Center
Valley Achievement Center is a private high school in Bakersfield, CA. Valley Achievement Center serves approximately 25 students, and covers grades 8th-12th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 25 students, Valley Achievement Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Valley Achievement Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Valley Achievement Center compares to 60 public schools serving similar grades in Bakersfield, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Valley Achievement Center (this school) | — |
| Kern Workforce 2000 Academy | 6.1 |
| O. J. Actis Junior High | 6.1 |
| West High | 5.1 |
| Tevis Junior High | 6.2 |
| Fred L. Thompson Junior High | 6.3 |
| Curran Middle | 6.0 |
| Stockdale High | 6.3 |
| Earl Warren Junior High | 7.5 |
| Vista West Continuation High | 3.6 |
| Fruitvale Junior High | 6.9 |
| Liberty High | 6.9 |
| South High | 7.0 |
| Sequoia Jr. High | 4.8 |
| Bakersfield High | 5.1 |
| Independence High | 5.5 |
| Greenfield Middle | 7.1 |
| Centennial High | 6.0 |
| Stonecreek Junior High | 8.0 |
| Emerson Middle | 5.0 |
| Ridgeview High | 6.3 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 25 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Address
- 7300 MING AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Phone
- (661) 834-8670
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
7300 MING AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Valley Achievement Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Kern Workforce 2000 Academy (rated 6.1/10, 1.1 miles away). Additionally, West High (rated 5.1/10, 1.4 miles away). For more schools in Bakersfield, see our Bakersfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Achievement Center Bakersfield | 0.0 mi | — |
| Laurelglen Elementary Bakersfield | 0.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Stockdale Elementary Bakersfield | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Charles H. Castle Elementary Bakersfield | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Christa McAuliffe Elementary Bakersfield | 1.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Kern Workforce 2000 Academy Bakersfield | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| O. J. Actis Junior High Bakersfield | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Quailwood Elementary Bakersfield | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Tevis Junior High Bakersfield | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| West High Bakersfield | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Leo B. Hart Elementary Bakersfield | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Wayne Van Horn Elementary Bakersfield | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Sing Lum Elementary Bakersfield | 2.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Stine Elementary Bakersfield | 1.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Donald E. Suburu Bakersfield | 2.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Fred L. Thompson Junior High Bakersfield | 2.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Columbia Elementary Bakersfield | 2.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Old River Elementary Bakersfield | 2.1 mi | 6.7 |
| STOCKDALE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bakersfield | 2.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Louise Sandrini Elementary Bakersfield | 2.3 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93309 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,143
Median Home Value
$286,600
Median Rent
$1,268/mo
Population
63,989
College Educated
19.9%
Homeownership
48.3%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
17%
Median Age
31.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Valley Achievement Center
What grades does Valley Achievement Center serve?
Valley Achievement Center serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Achievement Center?
Valley Achievement Center has an enrollment of approximately 25 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Achievement Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Achievement Center is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Valley Achievement Center a private school?
Yes, Valley Achievement Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Valley Achievement Center a religious school?
No, Valley Achievement Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 25
- Gender Split
- 72% M / 28% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kern County
- Phone
- (661) 834-8670
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