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Valley Oaks Charter

3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,048 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valley Oaks Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,048 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Valley Oaks Charter's student population of 1,048 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,048 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
We Own Our - learning and behaviors We Achieve - Our personal and academic goals We Know - Our success is based on effort We Support - One another as a community We Are Valley OAKS!

School Rankings

Valley Oaks Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Oaks Charter is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5073 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
23%
34%
45%
47%
33%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
52%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Oaks Charter's ranking?
Valley Oaks Charter is ranked #5073 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valley Oaks Charter often compared to?
Valley Oaks Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Heartland Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Oaks Charter?
The graduation rate of Valley Oaks Charter is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Oaks Charter?
1,048 students attend Valley Oaks Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Valley Oaks Charter students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Oaks Charter?
Valley Oaks Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Oaks Charter offer ?
Valley Oaks Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Valley Oaks Charter part of?
Valley Oaks Charter is part of Kern County Office Of Education School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,048 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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