Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School

3700 East Belle Terrace
Bakersfield, CA 93307
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Bottom 50%
Serving 241 students in grades 9-12, Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School's student population of 241 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
241 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue and Silver
Campus Size
30 acres

School Rankings

Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School 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 Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School is 0.33, 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)
#9477 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
34%
≤5%
47%
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
8%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School's ranking?
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School is ranked #9477 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School?
241 students attend Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School?
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School offer ?
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School part of?
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School is part of Kern High School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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