VALLEY OAKS CHARTER

Valley Oaks Charter is a public charter school that is part of the Kern County Office of Education school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 1,170 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Valley Oaks Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Valley Oaks Charter School (VOCS), located in Bakersfield, California, is a public charter school that offers a unique educational model centered on independent study and parent-led instruction. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade, the school functions as a hybrid program where the primary instruction often takes place at home under the guidance of parents, supported by credentialed teachers. This approach provides families with a high degree of flexibility, allowing them to tailor their children's education to meet individual learning styles, academic paces, and personal interests.

Beyond its core home-based curriculum, Valley Oaks provides a robust support system designed to enrich the educational experience. The school offers a variety of optional on-campus classes, extracurricular activities, and enrichment workshops that facilitate social interaction and deeper exploration of subjects like science, arts, and technology. By balancing the autonomy of independent study with the professional guidance and community resources of a traditional school setting, Valley Oaks Charter serves as an ideal environment for families seeking a non-traditional, personalized, and collaborative path to academic success.

For more information, contact Valley Oaks Charter at (661) 852-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.