Central Valley High (Continuation)

School Overview
Central Valley High School, located in Shafter, California, operates as a continuation high school within the Kern High School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a more flexible or specialized learning environment, the school provides an alternative pathway for those working toward a high school diploma. The institution focuses on credit recovery and individualized academic support, helping students stay on track for graduation when a traditional comprehensive high school setting may not be the best fit for their personal or academic needs.

The school emphasizes a structured yet supportive atmosphere intended to foster student success, personal responsibility, and future readiness. By maintaining smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Central Valley High aims to address the unique challenges of its student body, ensuring that each individual has the resources necessary to complete their high school requirements. Through its dedicated staff and targeted curriculum, the school plays a vital role in the community by providing students with the second chances and academic encouragement required to transition successfully into adulthood, higher education, or the workforce.
89
Total Students
6.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Valley High (Continuation)
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic85
Asian1
Two or More2
  • Hispanic
    85 (95.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.2 %)
  • White
    1 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.1 %)
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)746-4281
Website: http://centralvalley.kernhigh.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Grade 11 50
Grade 12 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Valley High (Continuation)
Grade Student Count
Grade 1150
Grade 1239
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Valley High (Continuation)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3741.6%
Male5258.4%