Kern Workforce 2000 Academy vs Valor Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 134 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Bakersfield · Charter high · Grades 9–12
491 students
Valor Academy High
North Hills · Charter high · Grades 9–12
492 students
| Measure | Kern Workforce 2000 Academy Bakersfield, California | Valor Academy High North Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1177 of 1,343 | #1109 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15666 of 16,910 | #15234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 491 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 17% |
| city | Bakersfield | North Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valor Academy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 17.6).
- •Valor Academy High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 0.5%).
- •Valor Academy High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 5%).
- •Kern Workforce 2000 Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 94.5%).
- •Kern Workforce 2000 Academy does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 18.2).
- •Valor Academy High is the larger school with 492 students compared with 491.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kern Workforce 2000 Academy better than Valor Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), Valor Academy High ranks higher (20.2 vs 17.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kern Workforce 2000 Academy and Valor Academy High?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and North Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy: 491. Valor Academy High: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kern Workforce 2000 Academy and Valor Academy High rank in California?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is 1177th of 1,343 and Valor Academy High is 1109th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).