Kern Valley High School

Kern Valley High School is a small high school located in Lake Isabella, California, and is one of the comprehensive high schools in the Kern High School District. The school has a staff of approximately 80 teachers and support staff, and a student population of about 500.

Kern Valley High School
Address
3340 Erskine Creek Road Lake Isabella , Kern County , CA 93240 United States
Coordinates	35°36′29″N 118°27′53″W
Information
School type	Public High School
Established	1941
School district	Kern High School District
Superintendent	Bryon Schaefer, Ed.D.
Dean	Randi Chappell
Administrator	Eric Hansen, Assistant Principal
Principal	Alan Paradise
Staff	29.13 (FTE)
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	484 (2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio	16.62
Color(s)
Mascot	The Bronc
Information	1 (760) 379-2611
Website	https://kernvalley.kernhigh.org/

History

In 1941, before a school was built in the Kern River Valley, students were bussed to Bakersfield where they stayed in dormitories during the week, and returned home on the week-ends. Kernville High School opened its doors to 20 students.

In 1951, when the Lake Isabella Dam was constructed and the resulting reservoir would have covered the school, it was moved to the town of Lake Isabella and renamed Kern Valley High School. As the student population continued to grow, additional classrooms and a gymnasium were constructed. A new school cafeteria was added, an industrial arts complex was constructed, and permanent "portable" classrooms were installed. The school was named a California Distinguished school in 2006–07 school year.

Elective classes

Kern Valley High School offers a number of elective classes in addition to the normal required curriculum. They offer classes such as:

• Beginning and Intermediate Choir
• Beginning and Intermediate Band
• Yearbook
• Home Economics
• Foods Lab
• Floral
• Several Agricultural classes

External links

• Kern Valley High School web page