Mira Monte High

1800 S. Fairfax Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307

miramonte.kernhigh.org

2,293 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mira Monte High School, located in Bakersfield, California, is part of the Kern High School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a variety of core curriculum classes alongside opportunities for extracurricular involvement, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations designed to foster school spirit and community engagement.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through both academic rigor and character development. By leveraging district resources, Mira Monte High provides students with access to modern technology and specialized programs aimed at meeting diverse learning needs. Whether through its focus on college and career readiness or its active campus culture, Mira Monte plays a significant role in the Bakersfield community by helping students navigate their transition from high school to their future endeavors.

2,293

Total Students

93.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mira Monte High
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	2,082
Black	97
Asian	18
Two or More	26
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
2,082 (90.8 %)
Black
97 (4.2 %)
White
65 (2.8 %)
Two or More
26 (1.1 %)
Asian
18 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kern High
Phone:	(661)366-1800
Website:	http://miramonte.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,759
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	181

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 552

Grade 10 464

Grade 11 651

Grade 12 626

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mira Monte High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	552
Grade 10	464
Grade 11	651
Grade 12	626

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mira Monte High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,146	50%
Male	1,147	50%

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