Southern Kern Unified

The Southern Kern Unified school district in California serves 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole is ranked 1329 out of 1568 districts in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, Westpark Elementary and Rosamond High Early College Campus stand out as the top-performing schools. Westpark Elementary ranks 3212 out of 5862 California elementary schools and has better-than-average standardized test scores, though it also has a high chronic absenteeism rate. Rosamond High Early College Campus ranks 1290 out of 2323 California high schools, has a relatively high graduation rate, and also performs better than the district average on standardized tests. The other schools in the district, including Rosamond Elementary, Tropico Middle, Abraham Lincoln Alternative, and Rare Earth High (Continuation), generally perform below the district and state averages on standardized tests and have higher chronic absenteeism and dropout rates.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance, attendance, and graduation rates across the schools in the Southern Kern Unified district. The district as a whole serves a high-needs population, with all schools having free/reduced lunch rates above 75%, and some as high as 94%. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic challenges and implementing targeted strategies to improve student engagement and achievement will be crucial for the district's success.