KERN COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION
Kern County Special Education is a public school that is part of the Kern County Office of Education school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 446 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 67 teachers, Kern County Special Education has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.
The Kern County Special Education department, operating under the umbrella of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS), serves as a critical support hub for students with disabilities across the region. Located at the City Centre in Bakersfield, this department provides essential leadership, resources, and direct services to ensure that students with unique learning needs receive an equitable and high-quality education. Their work involves coordinating with local school districts to implement specialized instruction, therapeutic services, and inclusive programs that meet the diverse requirements of the county's student population.
Beyond direct classroom support, the organization acts as a centralized resource for parents, educators, and community members seeking guidance on special education policies and best practices. By managing administrative oversight, professional development for staff, and specialized programs for students with significant disabilities, the department plays a vital role in fostering an educational environment that promotes student success and individual development. Those interested in learning more about their programs, regional initiatives, or contact information can visit their official website at http://www.kern.org.
For more information, contact Kern County Special Education at (661) 636-4788 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bakersfield, CA 93301-4533
(661) 636-4788
http://www.kern.org
KERN COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION is a public school in Bakersfield, CA with about 446 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kern County Office of Education
- Total Students:
- 446
- Teachers:
- 67
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 446 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 62.1%
- White
- 25.3%
- Black or African American
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 27.1%
- Male
- 72.9%
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.