ARVIN HIGH SCHOOL

Arvin High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Kern High school district, located in Arvin, CA with about 2,627 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 96 teachers, Arvin High has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Arvin High School, located at 900 Varsity Rd. in Arvin, California, serves as a cornerstone of the community within the Kern High School District. As the primary secondary educational institution for the area, the school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for college, career, and civic engagement. The campus emphasizes a blend of rigorous academic standards and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, striving to foster a supportive environment that encourages both personal growth and scholastic achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Arvin High is known for its strong emphasis on school spirit and community involvement. The school offers various athletic programs, student clubs, and career technical education (CTE) pathways, which are designed to provide students with hands-on experience and real-world skills. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student success, Arvin High works to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to their local community and the broader world beyond high school.

For more information, contact Arvin High at (661) 854-5561 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 Varsity Rd.
Arvin, CA 93203-2421
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ARVIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Arvin, CA with about 2,627 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Kern High
Total Students:
2,627
Teachers:
96.7
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 2,627 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ARVIN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.1%
White
1.8%
Two or more races
1.6%
Black or African American
0.3%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.0%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.