Total Students2,107
Student/Teacher24.33:1
Math Prof.16.74%
Reading Prof.53.56%
School Information
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Virtual SchoolNo
CountyKern
School DistrictKern High School District
Principal / AdminBrian Mendiburu(661) 831-3680
Founded1957
Free/Reduced Lunch96.77% Eligible
Acceptance Rate100%
Student Demographics
White4.1%
Hispanic84%
Black8%
Asian0.9%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Two Or More2.5%
Gender Distribution
50.5%
49.5%
Male Female
Students per Grade
Grade 9561
Grade 10539
Grade 11538
Grade 12469
School Calendar 2026-2027
August 2026
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South High School
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Key Dates & Holidays
Teacher Orientation (No School for Students)Aug 10
First Day of SchoolAug 12
Labor Day HolidaySep 7
End of First QuarterOct 9
Veterans Day HolidayNov 11
Thanksgiving RecessNov 23
End of Fall TermDec 18
Christmas RecessDec 21
Admission Day (In Lieu) HolidayDec 23
Christmas Holidays ObservanceDec 24
New Year's Day HolidayJan 1
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Day ObservanceJan 18
Lincoln's Day ObservanceFeb 8
Washington's Day ObservanceFeb 15
End of Third QuarterMar 12
Easter RecessMar 22
Easter Recess HolidayMar 26
District ClosedMar 29
End of Spring TermMay 27
Memorial Day ObservanceMay 31
Key Dates & Holidays
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