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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
 49% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 49% (2005)
 35% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 3% (2007)
 5% (2006)
 7% (2005)
 8% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 13% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 76% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 47% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 40% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 34% (2005)
 31% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2007.

Earth Science
 31% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 27% in 2007.

World History
 3% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
 10% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 11% in 2007.

Algebra I
 10% (2007)
 14% (2006)
 17% (2005)
 10% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 17% in 2007.

Geometry
 39% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 41% (2005)
 38% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Algebra II
 33% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 24% (2005)
 21% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 35% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 30% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 65% in 2007.

Science
 28% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 23% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 30% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 27% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 26% (2005)
 27% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Chemistry
 53% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 39% in 2007.

Earth Science
 10% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 20% in 2007.

World History
 21% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Algebra I
 4% (2007)
 4% (2006)
 4% (2005)
 3% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2007.

Geometry
 9% (2007)
 12% (2006)
 9% (2005)
 15% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 13% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Algebra II
 7% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 6% (2005)
 3% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 34% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 44% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 15% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 36% in 2007.

U.S. History
 27% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 35% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 27% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 25% (2005)
 23% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Physics
 16% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 42% in 2007.

Chemistry
 20% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 26% in 2007.

Earth Science
 15% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 24% in 2007.

World History
 4% (2007)
The state average for World History was 10% in 2007.

Algebra I
 3% (2007)
 3% (2006)
 2% (2005)
 1% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2007.

Geometry
 3% (2007)
 5% (2006)
 6% (2005)
 8% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; 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
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 68% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 Students71%
Females77%
Males66%
African American61%
Asian79%
Filipino85%
Hispanic or Latino64%
American Indian or Alaska Native75%
Pacific Islander76%
White (not Hispanic)84%
Declined to state83%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Economic Status Unknown65%
Students with disability18%
English learner15%
Migrant education57%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Females70%
Males69%
African American55%
Asian87%
Filipino84%
Hispanic or Latino63%
American Indian or Alaska Native70%
Pacific Islander73%
White (not Hispanic)82%
Declined to state76%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Economic Status Unknown60%
Students with disability18%
English learner28%
Migrant education61%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential94%95%
Emergency credential6%5%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1313
Average years teaching in district1110
First-year teachers5%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, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic or Latino54%48%
White, not Hispanic34%29%
African American, not Hispanic7%8%
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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