The Kern High School District (KHSD) is a public high school system headquartered in Bakersfield, California that serves portions of the County of Kern located at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. As of 2023, the Kern High School District serves over 43,000 students and 3,600 employees as of 2007. It encompasses over , just under 43 percent of the total area of Kern County. It is the largest district of its type by enrollment and land area. Voted into existence in 1892, it began operation in January 1893. The district comprises 19 comprehensive campuses, six alternative education campuses, two career technical education sites, and four special education centers.
The district claims it is the largest provider of entertainment in Kern County, provides the most meals of any organization in the County, and operates one the largest transportation networks.
Schools School Grades Enrollment (2022-2023) Opened Arvin High School 9–12 2,786 1949 Bakersfield Adult School N/A Before 1939 Bakersfield High School 9–12 3,004 1893 Centennial High School 9–12 2,175 1993 Central Valley High School 10–12 89 1971 Del Oro High School 9–12 8732022 East Bakersfield High School 9–12 2,312 1938 Foothill High School 9–12 2,045 1961 Frontier High School 9–12 2,072 2006 Golden Valley High School 9–12 2,533 2003 Independence High School 9–12 2,394 2008 Highland High School 9–12 2,599 1970 Liberty High School 9–12 2,358 1999 Kern Valley High School 9–12 466 1941 Journey Career Center 11–12 2022 Mira Monte High School 9–12 2,293 2008 North High School 9–12 2,214 1953 Nueva Continuation High School 9–12 109 1970 Ridgeview High School 9–12 2,688 1994 Shafter High School 9–12 1,651 1928 South High School 9–12 2,176 1957 Stockdale High School 9–12 2,298 1991 Summit Continuation High School 10–12 1985 Vista Continuation High School 10–12 242 1967 Vista West Continuation High School 10–12 312 1986 West High School 9–12 2,025 1965 Search Results. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.Kern High School Districts School Sites . Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
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External links Kern High School District website Archive of previous Kern High School District website