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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 & ungraded
  • 38,981 students
  • 24 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
 46% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 7% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 51% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 41% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 35% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 29% in 2009.

World History
 7% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 3% (2007)
The state average for World History was 41% in 2009.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
 14% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 10% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 15% in 2009.

Algebra I
 18% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 46% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 41% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 40% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 43% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 33% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 38% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 62% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
 22% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 33% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 21% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 5% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 11% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 10% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 39% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 34% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 19% (2009)
 15% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 35% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 30% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 39% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 22% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 14% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
 6% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 4% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 4% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 3% (2009)
 3% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 7% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 78% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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%
Females82%
Males73%
African American70%
Asian88%
Filipino92%
Hispanic or Latino72%
American Indian or Alaska Native83%
Pacific Islander88%
White (not Hispanic)87%
Declined to state78%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Economic Status Unknown53%
Students with disability19%
Tested with modifications0%
English learner25%
Migrant education60%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Females79%
Males77%
African American69%
Asian93%
Filipino93%
Hispanic or Latino74%
American Indian or Alaska Native79%
Pacific Islander88%
White (not Hispanic)86%
Declined to state96%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Economic Status Unknown58%
Students with disability20%
English learner41%
Migrant education70%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential97%96%
Emergency credential or waiver0%2%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1213
Average years teaching in district911
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic or Latino56%49%
White31%28%
African American8%7%
Asian3%8%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
Filipino<1%3%
Multiple or No Response<1%3%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program150%51%
English language learners210%24%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,950$9,093
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional54%61%
Student and staff support12%11%
Administration12%13%
Other expenditures21%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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