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Kern Union High School District

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5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Kern County
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PH: (661) 827-3100
FAX: (661) 827-3301

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  • Grades 9-12
  • 36,077 students
  • 22 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
 45% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 8% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 5% (2006)
 7% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 53% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 37% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
 30% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
 6% (2008)
 3% (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
 10% (2008)
 10% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008.

Algebra I
 13% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 14% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 40% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 34% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 24% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 37% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 34% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 28% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 33% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 26% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 55% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
 24% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 26% (2008)
 21% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 4% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 4% (2006)
 4% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 8% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 12% (2006)
 9% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 8% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 6% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 32% (2008)
 34% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 15% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 28% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 25% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 25% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 28% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 18% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
 10% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008.

World History
 5% (2008)
 4% (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

Algebra I
 2% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 3% (2006)
 2% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 3% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 5% (2006)
 6% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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 CAHSEE Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 CAHSEE Results By Subgroup

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Females81%
Males73%
African American68%
Asian81%
Filipino89%
Hispanic or Latino72%
American Indian or Alaska Native84%
Pacific Islander86%
White (not Hispanic)87%
Declined to state86%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Economic Status Unknown64%
Students with disability17%
English learner25%
Migrant education62%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Females76%
Males76%
African American65%
Asian88%
Filipino84%
Hispanic or Latino70%
American Indian or Alaska Native84%
Pacific Islander93%
White (not Hispanic)85%
Declined to state87%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Economic Status Unknown63%
Students with disability19%
English learner37%
Migrant education67%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential97%95%
Emergency credential or waiver3%4%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching11313
Average years teaching in district11110
First-year teachers25%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Grade 92727
Grade 103030
Grade 112928
Grade 122625
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic or Latino55%49%
White32%29%
African American8%7%
Asian3%8%
Filipino<1%3%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
Multiple or No Response<1%3%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners10%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,352$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional54%61%
Student and staff support12%7%
Administration12%15%
Other expenditures22%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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