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1101 Planz Rd.

Bakersfield, CA 93304

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Kern Union High School District

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  Teachers

Teacher Credentials
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Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This SchoolState Average
Full credential197%96%
Emergency credential or waiver10%2%
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This SchoolState Average
Average years teaching11113
Average years teaching in district11011
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Hispanic or Latino68%49%
African American13%7%
White13%28%
Asian3%8%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
Multiple or No Response<1%3%
Filipino<1%3%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
2CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program175%52%
English language learners211%24%
Home Languages of English Learners
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Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
LanguageThis SchoolState Average
Spanish84%85%
Punjabi9%<1%
Arabic3%<1%
Khmer (Cambodian)1%<1%
Lao1%<1%
Vietnamese<1%2%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog)<1%1%
Russian<1%<1%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 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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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2008-2009 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Calculus AB
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2008-2009

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2008-2009 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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