KERN COUNTY COMMUNITY

Kern County Community is a Title I public school that is part of the Kern County Office of Education school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 670 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 33 teachers, Kern County Community has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS)**, headquartered at 1300 17th St. in Bakersfield, serves as the primary educational administrative agency for Kern County. Unlike a traditional school site where students attend daily classes, this office functions as the central hub for the county’s public education system. It provides essential support, resources, and oversight to the various school districts within the region, ensuring that educational standards, financial operations, and specialized programs are effectively managed across the county.

Beyond its administrative role, KCSOS is deeply involved in specialized education and community outreach. The office oversees programs such as alternative education, career technical training, migrant education, and special education services for students who require unique support structures. By acting as a bridge between local school districts and the state, the organization plays a critical role in enhancing academic achievement and providing professional development for educators, ultimately striving to improve the quality of education for all students across Kern County.

For more information, contact Kern County Community at (661) 636-4346 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.