Tierra Del Sol Continuation High

3700 E. Belle Terrace
Bakersfield, CA 93307

tierradelsol.kernhigh.org

273 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School, located in Bakersfield, California, is part of the Kern High School District and serves students who benefit from a more personalized, flexible educational environment. As a continuation school, its primary mission is to provide an alternative pathway for students to complete their high school graduation requirements. The school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, helping students overcome academic obstacles and get back on track toward earning their diplomas.

The campus culture at Tierra Del Sol is centered on fostering a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with students to address both their academic and social-emotional needs. By offering smaller class sizes and targeted support, the school helps students develop the skills and confidence necessary to succeed. Whether aiming to transition back to a comprehensive high school or preparing for post-secondary opportunities, students at Tierra Del Sol receive the specialized attention required to navigate their unique educational journeys effectively.

273

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tierra Del Sol Continuation High
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	234
Black	22
Asian	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
234 (85.7 %)
Black
22 (8.1 %)
White
13 (4.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kern High
Phone:	(661)832-3700
Website:	http://tierradelsol.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 11 86

Grade 12 187

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tierra Del Sol Continuation High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 11	86
Grade 12	187

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tierra Del Sol Continuation High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	113	41.4%
Male	160	58.6%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Kern High ROC

501 S. Mt. Vernon Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307 (0.3 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th