Kern Workforce 2000 Academy vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 494 m 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
West High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,159 students
| Measure | Kern Workforce 2000 Academy Bakersfield, California | West High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1177 of 1,343 | #1214 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15666 of 16,910 | #15850 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 491 | 2,159 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 2,159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 27.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 13% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kern Workforce 2000 Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 16.6).
- •West High does better on math proficiency (13% vs 0.5%).
- •West High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 5%).
- •Kern Workforce 2000 Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 91.1%).
- •Kern Workforce 2000 Academy does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 27.7).
- •West High is the larger school with 2,159 students compared with 491.
- •Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is a charter school while West High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 West High?
On the Success Index (US), Kern Workforce 2000 Academy ranks higher (17.6 vs 16.6 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 West High?
About 494 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy: 491. West High: 2,159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kern Workforce 2000 Academy and West High rank in California?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is 1177th of 1,343 and West High is 1214th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).