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About this school
Vista West Continuation High School is
an urban public school
in Bakersfield, California that is part of Kern High School District.
It serves 330 students
in grades 11 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.3:1.
Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
58%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Vista West Continuation High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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Vista West Continuation High School
$14,505
raised using DonorsChoose
21
projects
funded
13
teachers
funded
17
donors
2
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Vista West Continuation High School has received support from
16 individuals from California and
1 individual out-of-state.